LEAD, CAPILLARY BLOOD
Order Name
LEAD
Athena Orderable:
Lead-Bld [amgw]
Revision Date 09/04/2020
Athena Orderable:
Lead-Bld [amgw]
Revision Date 09/04/2020
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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LEAD, CAPILLARY BLOOD
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5671-3 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 0.5 mL (0.5 mL) | EDTA Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender) Microtainer/Bullet | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Fill out and submit "Lead Poisoning or Lead Exposure" form available on this website in the "FORMS" section.
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | M-F |
| Expected TAT | 24 hr |
| Rejection Criteria | Refrigerated specimens and specimens sent without an exposure form filled out are unacceptable. |
| Test Aliases | Pb |
| CPT Code(s) | 83655 |
| Lab Section | Laboratory - Manual Bench |