Lead, Venous

Specimen:

Test Code

YLEAD

Specimen Name

Lead, Venous

Collect

EDTA Whole Blood

Submit

4 mLs, Ambient or Refrigerated. Must meet fill line requirements.

Special Handling

Fill tube completely. Mix tubes thoroughly immediately upon collection.

Rejection Criteria

Clotted or frozen specimens royal blue trace element serum tube.

Stability

Ambient 7 days; Refrigerated 6 months

Methodology

ICP-MS

Performed

Monday/Wednesday/Friday

Reported

1-4 days

CPT Codes

  • 83655

Components

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Additional Information

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