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Lead, Blood
| Test Name: | Lead, Blood | ||
| Epic Order Code: | LAB98 | ||
| CPT Code: | 83655 | ||
| Specimen(s) Type: | Whole Blood; 1.0 mL | ||
| Acceptable Container(s): | Tan (Lead KEDTA) or pink top tube | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. After-hours, emergency basis only. | ||
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: NA | ||
| Routine: 2 hours | |||
| Collection Information: | No special patient preparation is required. Obtain specimen by standard collection procedures. Do not collect in serum separator tubes. | ||
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. | ||
| Reference Clients: | If unable to deliver to the lab within 1 hour, store and transport at 2-8° C. Specimen is stable as long as it remains tightly capped. | ||
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect transport, sample has been uncapped. | ||
| Reference Range: | Children: < 10 µg/mL | ||
| Adults: < 25 µg/mL | |||
| Additional Information: | Refer to CDC guidelines for treatment protocols as a result of elevated levels. | ||