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Lead, Capillary (OSHA), Zinc Protoporphyrin Evaluation
Test Code39031
CPT Codes
83655, 84202
Preferred Specimen
One full capillary blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) capillary tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Use a lead free tube if blood lead is also requested.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis • Clotted
Methodology
Hematofluorometry • Inductively-Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) or Atomic Spectroscopy (AS)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1 day
Reference Range
Lead, Blood
mcg/dL = mcg/100g for OSHA
(Refer to current governmental regulations for exposure criteria.)
Zinc Protoporphyrin
(Refer to current OSHA regulation for exposure criteria.)
| Industrial Exposure | <40 mcg/dL |
(Refer to current governmental regulations for exposure criteria.)
Zinc Protoporphyrin
| Industrial Exposure | <100 mcg/dL |
Clinical Significance
Lead and Zinc Protoporphyrin Evaluation
