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Lead,Whole Blood
MessageDo Not Refrigerate
Test Code
PBWB
CPT Codes
83655
Preferred Specimen
WHOLD BLOOD, EDTA, AT ROOM TEMP
Minimum Volume
250 uL microtainer
Instructions
PBWB-DO NOT REFRIGERATE SPECIMEN
Transport Container
Microtainer LAV/1
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
24 hours at room temperature. Once sample has been placed in treatment media, it is stable for 48 hours at room temp. and 7 days at 2-8 degrees C
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Refrigerated whole blood or a citrated sample
Methodology
Anodic Stripping Voltammetry
Setup Schedule
Daily until 3pm
Report Available
Upon Completion of Analysis
Limitations
Clotted Sample, Refrigerated Sample
Reference Range
Children: < 10 ug/dL
Adults: < 20 ug/dL
Clinical Significance
Lead is a potent poison and is commonly found in the environment. Lead poisoning is a common pediatric problem in most of the world. Lead affects nearly every part of the body. It is particularly harmful to the nervous system.