| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry |
| Test Name: |
LEAD - (HAIR) OR (NAILS)
Test Code:
MISC
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| Clinical Information: |
Hair: Collect closest to the scalp from 6 to 8 locations near the nape of the neck. If unable to weigh the hair, try to submit 1 to 2 heaping teaspoons (10-20 mL). Submit in a plastic bag. Bleaches, dyes and rinses may interfere.
Nails: Remove nail polishes, colours and glazes prior to collection. If unable to weigh the clippings, try to submit all clippings from both hands. Submit in a plastic bag. |
| Collection Devices: |
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| Specimen Required: |
Hair: 0.2 g
Nails - 0.05 g Submit hair or nail specimens in a plastic bag. |
| Referral: |
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: | |
| Availability: |
Within 2 Weeks
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| See Also: | |
| More Information: |
Specimen referred to In-Common Laboratories for analysis.
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