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General
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Clinical Use:
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Lead is poisonous in all forms, and is one of the most hazardous of the toxic metals because the poison is cumulative and excreted slowly. Acute lead poisoning can arise from petrol sniffing or misuse of a lead salt, sometimes in association with ingestion or self-injection of an addictive drug. The most common cause of chronic lead poisoning is from occupational exposure to lead from fumes and dust. The duration of occupational exposure before symptoms arise varies from a few weeks to several years. |
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested once a week. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| PB, PBL, |
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Code:
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<18y: PBL; >=18y: PB |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Normal population (adults and children) <5ug/100mL
Occupationally exposed population:
WorkSafe WA Regulations for removal from occupational exposure
Blood Lead males: 30ug/100mL
Blood Lead Females of reproductive age: 10ug/100mL
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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EDTA (LAVENDER), or, Trace Element EDTA (NAVY), |
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Sample Type:
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<18y: EDTA (LAVENDER); >=18y: Trace Element EDTA (NAVY) |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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1mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Lithium Heparin, No Gel (DKGNLITH) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Do not centrifuge sample. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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100uL |
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Stability:
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2 weeks chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Special Chemistry |
Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4114 |
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Last Updated : 22-07-2024 15:42 |