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Laboratory Test Detail

Last Updated: April 23, 2024 @ 9:13 am

76041

Lead, Blood

Specimen:Collect:
  • One Royal Blue (EDTA)
Submit:
  • 6 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Whole blood in Royal Blue (EDTA). Submit Refrigerated.
Special Handling:
  • Capillary pediatric EDTA collection tubes, refer to Lead, Capillary.
    Stability: If the specimen is drawn and stored in the appropriate container the lead values do not change with time.
Rejection Criteria:
  • Serum
  • Specimens collected/transported in tubes other than Royal Blue (EDTA).
    Heparin anticoagulant or clotted specimens.
Stability:Ambient: 24 Month(s); Refrigerated: 24 Month(s); Frozen: Unacceptable; Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology:
  • Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
Performed:Mon-Fri
Reported:2-8 Day(s)
CPT Codes:
  • 83655
Interpretive Data:General Reference Range : <=4.9 ug/dL
Male Reference Ranges
  • 0 - 5 year(s) : <3.5 ug/dL

Female Reference Ranges
  • 0 - 5 year(s) : <3.5 ug/dL


For medical purpose only. Methodology: Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry. If contamination is a concern repeat testing. Questions can be directed to laboratory. Test developed and validated by Interpath Laboratory.
Components:
  • 76041 - LEAD, BLOOD
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