Test Detail

Lead, Blood (Pediatric)Venous

Test Code:

717009

Performing Lab: LABCORP BURLINGTON

CPT Code:

83655

Order Information
Results

Specimen Container	Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube OR tan-top lead-free tube; submit original tube lavender-top Microtainer(TM) MAP (REF 363706); submit original tube
Specimen Type	Whole blood
Volume	1 mL (venous)
Minimum Volume	0.5 mL (venous)
Temperature	Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Specimen Handling	Mix blood thoroughly to avoid clotting.
Methodology	Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) or inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Stability	Room Temperature: 14 days, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: 14 days
Unacceptable Conditions	Capillary specimen in Microtainer tubes; clotted specimen
Days Set-Up	M-F
Shift Performed	1, 3
TAT From Set-Up	1 - 4 Days

Result Code	Result Name	LOINC
007030	Lead, Blood (Peds) Venous	77307-7