Lead, Blood, Pediatric

Test Code
LEADY (Quest 122161)


Alias/See Also
Quest 122161


Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL Whole Blood Minimum Volume 0.5 mL


Instructions
Stability: Room Temperature: 4 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 1 month


Transport Container
Lavender Top EDTA tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Atomic Absorption

Reference Range
Reference Range: <5 mcg/dL




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.