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Test ID PBNA Lead, Nails

Useful For

Detecting lead exposure using nail specimens

Method Name

Triple-Quadrupole Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS/MS)

Reporting Name

Lead, Nails

Specimen Type

Nail


Necessary Information


Indicate source of nails (fingernails or toenails), if known



Specimen Required


Supplies: Hair and Nails Collection Kit (T565)

Source: Fingernails or toenails

Specimen Volume: 0.2 g

Collection Instructions:

1. Prepare and transport specimen per the instructions in the kit or see Collecting Hair and Nails for Metals Testing.

2. Clippings should be taken from all 10 fingernails or toenails.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.05 g

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Nail Ambient (preferred)
  Frozen 
  Refrigerated 

Reference Values

<4.0 mcg/g of nails

 

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Wednesday

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

83655

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
PBNA Lead, Nails 8202-4

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
2506 Lead, Nails 8202-4
PBNSC Specimen Source 31208-2

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Report Available

2 to 14 days

NY State Approved

No