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HelpTest Code PBRC Lead/Creatinine Ratio, Urine
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. See PBRCR / Lead/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine or HMCRU / Heavy Metal/Creatinine Ratio, with Reflex, Urine.
Useful For
Detecting clinically significant lead exposure in random urine specimens
Method Name
Only orderable as part of profile. See PBRCR / Lead/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine or HMCRU / Heavy Metal/Creatinine Ratio, with Reflex, Urine.
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Reporting Name
Lead/Creatinine Ratio, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 28 days | ||
| Frozen | 28 days |
Reject Due To
| All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability. |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. See PBRCR / Lead/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine or HMCRU / Heavy Metal/Creatinine Ratio, with Reflex, Urine.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday; 7 p.m.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| PBRC | Lead/Creatinine Ratio, U | 13466-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 48548 | Lead/Creatinine Ratio, U | 13466-8 |