MedTox Lead, Filter Paper

Test Code

MTOXL

Alias/See Also

791280

CPT Codes
83655

Includes

Lead, State Reported To, Sample Type

Preferred Specimen

2 free-falling blood drops on Filter Paper Collection Card

Minimum Volume

1 free-falling blood drop

Instructions

Two free-falling blood drops (dime-sized) on supplied filter paper collector. Drop blood onto the paper. Do not touch paper to skin.

Transport Container

Filter Paper Collection Card

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)

FDA Status
LDT

Report Available

4-7 days

Reference Range

<5 ug/dL

Clinical Significance

Evaluate exposure to lead.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
MedTox/Labcorp Laboratories
Test Code: 791280

Last Updated: May 16, 2023

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