Lead

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

LEAD

Referral code

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Test information

Indicated for Inorganic Lead exposure (usually occupational) Symptoms of toxicity: abdominal pain, fatigue, anaemia, peripheral neuropathy Lead poisoning can also be recognised through basophilic stippling of red cells.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

Children and non-occupational exposure adult <0.48 umol/L; Occupational suspension levels: Females (child-bearing age): 1.4 umol/LOther workers 2.9 umol/L

Tube type

Tube type info

EDTA

Special requirements

Whole blood

Minimum volume

1 mL

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

4 weeks

TAT GP/Outpatient

4 weeks

Referral lab

Regional Toxicology Laboratory, City Hospital