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Lead (Venous), OSHA
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Test Code
OSHALD
CPT Codes
83655
Preferred Specimen
3 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA K2 (tan-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in: EDTA or sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube, or sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube
Instructions
Whole blood collected in: EDTA or sodium heparin (royal
blue-top) tube, or sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube
Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace
element tube or non acid washed/non metal free container may
not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace
element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for
testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a
message that a re-submission with a trace element
tube/container is recommended.
blue-top) tube, or sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube
Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace
element tube or non acid washed/non metal free container may
not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace
element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for
testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a
message that a re-submission with a trace element
tube/container is recommended.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 60 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 60 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
.Clotted, EDTA lavender top tube
Methodology
Inductively-Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) or Atomic Spectroscopy (AS)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-2 days
Reference Range
Industrial Exposure | <40 mcg/dL |
(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
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153
Last Updated: September 30, 2022