A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # |
LEAD, WHOLE BLOOD
MessageLavender EDTA vacutainer cannot be used due to lead concentration in the stopper.
The only EDTA accepted is the microtainer.
The only EDTA accepted is the microtainer.
Test Code
LEAD2
Alias/See Also
Lead
CPT Codes
83655
Preferred Specimen
1 Tan tube (lead-free EDTA)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
- 1 Royal blue tube (EDTA,trace element free -do not collect Royal blue for serum)
- 2 Lavender microtainers will be accepted
Transport Temperature
Room temperature or refrigerate
Specimen Stability
- 15-30°C up to 4 months
- 2-8°C up to 4 months
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
- Clotted samples will be rejected
- Samples collected in a EDTA vacutainer tube will be rejected
Methodology
Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry
Setup Schedule
M, Tu, W, Th, F
Report Available
Report available within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.
Reference Range
Age | Value (ug/dL) |
0-16 years | 0 - 3.4 |
Adult | 0 - 4.9 |
Clinical Significance
Recommended for routine testing for lead exposure.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCICP (Chemistry, ICP-MS)
Last Updated: June 14, 2023