Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
Exposure to inorganic lead
Specimen container paediatric:
Aliquot of 24h collection, in sterile universal container
Specimen container adult:
Aliquot of 24h collection, in sterile universal container
Minimum volume paediatric:
20 mL
Minimum volume adult:
20 mL
Sample stability:
Stable at 2 to 4°C
Transport requirements:
Ambient temperature.
Availability:
Sample sent to an external laboratory for analysis
Reference ranges:
24hr urine collection: 1.3 – 39.4 nmol/24hr
Random sample: 0.11 – 3.3 nmol/mmol creatinine
Important:
We are unable to release results to patients, patients should contact their healthcare provider for laboratory test results.
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