Lead Capillary
Order Name
Lead Capillary
Test Number: 6906337
Revision Date 01/16/2024
Test Number: 6906337
Revision Date 01/16/2024
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Lead Capillary
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Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry | 10368-9 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 0.5 mL (0.5 mL) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender) Microtainer/Bullet | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | USE: Monitor environmental lead exposure in children younger than 16 years. Specimen Type: Lavender-top (Microtainer) tube Specimen Storage: Maintain specimen at room temperature. Specimen Collection: Mix blood thoroughly to avoid clotting. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days Use for capillary draws (fingerstick) only. If tan-top lead free tube or royal blue-top (EDTA) tube is collected, use test 6906338 Lead, Whole Blood (Pediatric) Venous |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 1 -4 days after set up |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 717016 |
| CPT Code(s) | 83655 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |