LEAD, WHOLE BLOOD

Message

Lavender EDTA vacutainer cannot be used due to lead concentration in the stopper.
The only Lavender EDTA accepted is the microtainer.

Test Code

LEAD2

Alias/See Also

Lead

CPT Codes
83655

Preferred Specimen

1 Royal blue tube (EDTA, trace element free for whole blood - do not use Royal blue for serum)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

2 Lavender microtainers will be accepted
1 Tan tube (lead-free EDTA) - this tube has been discontinued by the manufacturer but can be submitted if not expired.

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 Royal Blue tube for serum 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: February 21, 2025

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