Lead

ToxicologyAlso known as: Lead ?Tm Ur-mCncAlso known as: Lead 24h Ur QlAlso known as: Lead 24h Ur-mCncµmol/L

Measures lead concentration in serum or plasma to assess exposure and excretion.

Normal Range
2.5 µmol/L
µmol/L
Abnormal Levels
Consult your provider
Specimen Type
Blood

Why This Biomarker Matters

Lead is a poison that damages the nervous system and kidneys. Elevated levels require identifying and eliminating exposure sources and medical monitoring to prevent irreversible health damage.

Understanding Your Results

Normal Range

2.5 µmol/L

Overview

Lead is a toxic heavy metal that can accumulate in bones and organs, causing serious health problems. A urine lead test measures how much lead your body is excreting, which can reflect recent or chronic exposure. Lead exposure comes from contaminated water, paint, soil, and occupational sources. Elevated urine lead levels indicate concerning exposure and can cause neurological damage, cognitive problems, high blood pressure, and kidney damage. This test is important for detecting dangerous exposure.

Research & Evidence

100 publications

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Comparison of VCV and PCV-VG modes on diaphragmatic function in diabetic patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a prospective randomized controlled study.
Ann Med · 2026
PMID: 41955447
Effects of race distance and probiotics intervention on kidney, muscle, and gut injury and inflammation biomarker responses during running.
J Int Soc Sports Nutr · 2026
PMID: 41981959
Drug prescribing in critically ill children with kidney impairment: Comparing clinical practice with clinical decision support recommendations.
Int J Med Inform · 2026
PMID: 41955912
Initial 12 mg Versus 6 mg Adenosine for Supraventricular Tachycardia in the Emergency Department.
Acad Emerg Med · 2026
PMID: 42057249
Recent progress in marine natural products with 1,2-oxazine scaffold: structural diversity, biological potential and synthetic studies.
Eur J Med Chem · 2026
PMID: 41980404
Decoding the anti-glioma potential of saponins: structure-activity relationships, mechanism and development strategy.
Eur J Med Chem · 2026
PMID: 41950650
Cost-effectiveness of leadless versus transvenous single-chamber ventricular pacing: a propensity-weighted real-world study in France.
Ann Med · 2026
PMID: 41940448
Pathogenicity and virulence of.
Virulence · 2026
PMID: 42035484
The role and mechanism of UPRmt in adipocytes.
Adipocyte · 2026
PMID: 41973649
Molecular mechanisms of folliculogenesis and oogenesis.
Syst Biol Reprod Med · 2026
PMID: 41928388

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed · 100 articles

Technical Information (LOINC Codes)

Standardized laboratory codes for this biomarker

10912-4Primary
Lead [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma
ug/dL
14808-0
Lead [Moles/volume] in Urine
umol/L
27129-6
Lead [Mass/mass] in Red Blood Cells
ug/g{Hb}
5674-7
Lead [Mass/volume] in Red Blood Cells
ug/dL
5673-9
Lead [Mass/mass] in Hair
ug/g
8202-4
Lead [Mass/mass] in Nail
ug/g
25459-9
Lead [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma
umol/L
17052-2
Lead [Presence] in Blood
14807-2
Lead [Moles/volume] in Blood
umol/L
20625-0
Lead [Mass/volume] in 24 hour Urine
ng/mL
23749-5
Lead [Mass/volume] in Specimen
ug/dL
30931-0
Lead [Mass/volume] in Urine collected for unspecified duration
ug/L
5676-2
Lead [Mass/volume] in Urine
ug/L
5677-0
Lead [Mass/time] in 24 hour Urine
ug/(24.h)
77307-7
Lead [Mass/volume] in Venous blood
ug/dL
10368-9
Lead [Mass/volume] in Capillary blood
ug/dL
5933-7
Lead [Mass/volume] in Dialysis fluid
ug/dL
79266-3
Lead [Mass/mass] in Dentin
ug/g
9436-7
Lead [Mass/volume] in Body fluid
ug/L
9477-1
Lead [Mass/volume] in Water
[ppm]
12770-4
Lead [Mass/mass] in Tissue
ug/g
14333-9
Lead [Presence] in 24 hour Urine
14809-8
Lead [Moles/time] in 24 hour Urine
umol/(24.h)
18236-0
Lead [Presence] in Tissue
20867-8
Lead [Mass/mass] in Bone
ug/g
23890-7
Lead [Mass/mass] in Specimen
27232-8
Lead [Mass/volume] in Milk
ug/dL
31083-9
Lead [Mass/time] in 8 hour Urine
ug/(8.h)
32325-3
Lead [Moles/volume] in Red Blood Cells
umol/L
34325-1
Lead [Moles/volume] in 24 hour Urine
umol/L
40451-7
Lead [Presence] in Stool
50871-3
Lead [Moles/mass] in Hair
nmol/g
52890-1
Lead [Moles/mass] in Tissue
nmol/g
55393-3
Lead [Moles/mass] in Nail
nmol/g
5675-4
Lead [Presence] in Urine

Available Lab Tests

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Heavy Metals Panel, Blood

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Lead Blood Test

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