Lead

Message
Collection materials should be lead-free (alcohal swab, powderless gloves). Once washed, fingers must not come into contact with any surface. Immediate Specimen Processing: Send original tube, Do not aliquotAmbulatory Transport Temperature to Inova Central Lab: AmbientSpecimen Stability: 5 days


Test Code
LAB98 LEADQ


Alias/See Also
LEADQ


CPT Codes
83655

Includes
@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@


Instructions
Processing Instructions: Send original tube. Do not aliquotPreferred Testing Volume: 3.0 mL Whole blood Minimum Testing Volume: 0.5 mL Whole blood Transport Temperature: Ambient Stability: Ambient: 5 daysRefrigerated : 14 daysFrozen: 60 days Causes for Rejection: ClottedLavender EDTA tubePerforming Lab: Quest Chantilly


Report Available
4-Days


Clinical Significance
1230171080



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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