Lead (Venous), OSHA

Test Code

3058

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

Collection material such as alcohol swabs should be lead-free. Avoid worksite collection.

Lead Testing will not be performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non acid washed/non metal free container.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 60 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Clotted specimen • 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

mcg/dL = mcg/100g for OSHA
(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

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