2 weeks refrigerated
8 days
2 weeks refrigerated
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
A:µg/LB:µmol/L
Specimen must be referred immediately after sampling given that the stability of the sample is 14 days.
Special trace element tubes (sodium heparin) are recommended. The use of vacuum tubes is recommended.
Childhood lead poisoning: caution, all childhood lead blood testing requests must be accompanied by the "Lead poisoning in minor children" sheet downloadable on the site www.biomnis.comIn order to avoid the risk of external pollution:
Do not sample at the contaminated site.
The skin must be washed with disinfectant before sampling.
Reference values in the general population :
- Male: < 85 µg/ | < 0,40 µmol/L
- Female: < 60 µg/L | < 0,28 µmol/L
INRS (National Institute of Scientific Research) Reference:
Lead toxicology report-updated in september 2010.
- Exposed workers:
Individual medical follow-up should be carried out if lead levels are:
- Male: > 200 µg/L | > 0,97 µmol/L
- Female: > 100 µg/L | > 0,48 µmol/L
Biological exposure Index (BEI) for professionals exposed to lead:
- Male: 400 µg/L | 1,93 µmol/L
- Female: 300 µg/L | 1,45 µmol/L
(According to Decree N° 2003-1254 23 december 2003: Art.R231-58-6)
Reference range in Children- Less than 50 µg/L