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Lead, Venous (OSHA) : 3058
Test CodeLEADVO or 3058
CPT Codes
83655
Instructions
Collection material such as alcohol swabs should be lead-free. Avoid worksite collection.
Transport Container
Preferred Specimen
3 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (tan-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Alternative Specimen: Whole blood collected in: Sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube, EDTA (royal blue-top) tube, or sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube
3 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (tan-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Alternative Specimen: Whole blood collected in: Sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube, EDTA (royal blue-top) tube, or sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 5 days; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 60 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Note: Lead testing will not be performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non-acid-washed/non-metal-free container.
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