Lead 24 Hour Urine Test
Short Name: Lead 24H Urine Test
Also known as: 24-Hour Urine Lead Test, Urine Lead Excretion Test
Lead 24 Hour Urine Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹2,000. Uses ICP-MS on 24-hour urine samples. Results in Report available by next day after sample receipt by 6 pm.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr SHAILAJA RAGHUNATH MURDESHWAR
Consultant Physician · Reg: 8052
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
To determine if a person has been exposed to high levels of lead by measuring urine lead excretion rate, aiding in the diagnosis of lead poisoning and monitoring treatment efficacy.
- Test Code
- 1153
- Price
- ₹2,000
- Sample Type
- 24-hour urine
- Result Time
- Report available by next day after sample receipt by 6 pm.
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- ICP-MS
Sample Collection
Avoid Gadolinium or Iodine containing contrast media for 96 hours prior to collection. Use powderless gloves and ensure all urine is collected in a metal-free container.
Method: 24-hour urine collection with powderless gloves
Laboratory Analysis
Collect all urine over 24 hours in the provided acid-washed container. Mix thoroughly and transfer a 10 mL aliquot to the vial in the kit.
Report Delivery
Measure and record the total 24-hour urine volume on the vial and test request form. Ship refrigerated or frozen as per stability guidelines.
Timeline: Report available by next day after sample receipt by 6 pm.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
To determine if a person has been exposed to high levels of lead by measuring urine lead excretion rate, aiding in the diagnosis of lead poisoning and monitoring treatment efficacy.
How to Prepare
- Use powderless gloves during specimen collection
- Collect all urine over 24 hours in an acid washed (metal free) container
- Mix the urine thoroughly after collection
- Transfer a 10 mL aliquot to the vial provided in the kit
- Record the total 24-hour urine volume on the vial and test request form
- Ship the sample refrigerated or frozen
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr SHAILAJA RAGHUNATH MURDESHWAR — MBBS, MD (General Medicine) · Reg. No. 8052
"Early detection through urine lead testing is crucial for preventing long-term health effects from lead exposure, especially in occupational settings."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Specimen collected within 96 hours of Gadolinium or Iodine contrast media administration
- Use of non-metal-free containers
- Insufficient sample volume or improper mixing
Understanding Your Results
Increase in lead excretion rate up to 6 times pre-chelation level after chelation therapy
Level: Normal
Levels significantly above normal range indicate recent or chronic lead exposure, requiring further evaluation and management
Level: Elevated
Consult a doctor if test results show elevated lead levels or if symptoms such as abdominal pain, fatigue, or irritability persist, as untreated lead poisoning can lead to serious health complications.
Limitations
- ⚠Not a standalone diagnostic; blood lead levels are also critical for correlation with toxicity
- ⚠Results may be affected by recent chelation therapy or specimen handling errors
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minimal risk as it involves non-invasive urine collection
- ●Potential for inaccurate results if collection instructions are not followed
Interfering Factors
- ●Administration of Gadolinium or Iodine containing contrast media within the last 96 hours
- ●Use of non-metal-free containers for sample collection
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