Lead, Capillary (OSHA) : 39028

Test Code

LEADCO or 39028

CPT Codes
83655

Instructions

Collection material such as alcohol swabs should be lead-free. Avoid worksite collection.

Transport Container

Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL capillary blood collected an EDTA (laveder-top) capillary tube

Minimum Volume
0.2 mL

Transport Temperature

Room temperature.

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 5 days; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 60 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Clotted specimen

Methodology
Inductively-Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) or Atomic Spectroscopy (AS)

Setup Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday

Report Available

48 hours (From receipt at performing labortory)

Reference Range

Industrial Exposure <40 mcg/dL

mcg/dL = mcg/100g for OSHA

(Refer to current governmental regulations for exposure criteria.)

Clinical Significance

Blood lead is useful in detecting industrial, dietary, and accidental exposure to lead and to monitor detoxification therapy.

Performing Laboratory
med fusion

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.