| Methodology: |
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
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| Performed: |
Varies
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| Reported: |
7-14 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Patient Prep: Patients that have used a Grecian® Formula product cannot have lead testing performed on hair as those products contain lead.
Collect: From the back of the head gather a lock of hair the width of a pencil. Cut hair near scalp, cutting at least 3 inches. Do not apply tape to hair. Also acceptable: underarm, pubic, chest, beard, or mustache hair.
Specimen Preparation: Transfer 0.5 g hair (typically this is the length of an index finger (3 inches) and the width of a pencil) to a plastic, metal-free container. (Min: 0.1 g) Indicate source of hair on outside of container.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated or frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions: Beard trimmings or razor clippings.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): If the specimen is collected and stored in the appropriate container, the trace element values do not change with time.
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