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Lead, Capillary : 39027
MessageThis test code is for Capillary collections only. For venous tube collections refer to test code LEADQ.
Test Code
LEADCQ : 39027
CPT Codes
83655
Instructions
EDTA (lavender-top) capillary tube.
Collection material such as alcohol swabs should be lead-free. Use powderless gloves. For capillary collection, wash hands thoroughly with soap and dry with clean, low-lint towel. Once washed, fingers must not come into contact with any surface. Clean skin (finger or other area for venipuncture) with lead-free alcohol swab prior to puncture. Avoid worksite collection.
Collection material such as alcohol swabs should be lead-free. Use powderless gloves. For capillary collection, wash hands thoroughly with soap and dry with clean, low-lint towel. Once washed, fingers must not come into contact with any surface. Clean skin (finger or other area for venipuncture) with lead-free alcohol swab prior to puncture. Avoid worksite collection.
Transport Container
Submit 0.5 mL capillary blood in an EDTA (lavender-top) capillary tube (Min: 0.2 mL capillary).
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
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
Monday - Saturday
Report Available
48 hours (From receipt at performing laboratory)
Reference Range
Birth-6 Years <3.5 mcg/dL
>6 Years <3.5 mcg/dL
Blood lead levels in the range of 3.5-9 mcg/dL have been associated with adverse health effects in children aged 6 years and younger.
>6 Years <3.5 mcg/dL
Blood lead levels in the range of 3.5-9 mcg/dL have been associated with adverse health effects in children aged 6 years and younger.
Clinical Significance
Blood lead level analysis is performed to evaluate the body burden of lead.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
