| 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. |