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Lead (Venous), OSHA and Zinc Protoporphyrin Evaluation
Test Code22996
CPT Codes
83655, 84202
Preferred Specimen
2 mL whole blood collected in a potassium EDTA, lead-free (tan-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
EDTA or sodium heparin (dark/royal blue-top) tube
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 • EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Methodology
See individual tests
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-2 days
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 |
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
| 14225 Newbrook Drive |
| Chantilly, VA 20153 |
