Lead & Zinc Protoporphyrin
Order Name
LEAD/ZPP
Test Number: 3605825
Revision Date 05/07/2010
Test Number: 3605825
Revision Date 05/07/2010
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Lead & Zinc Protoporphyrin
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 5 mL | Whole Blood | Royal Blue - EDTA (Trace Element Free) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Wrap tube in aluminum foil to protect from light. Do not freeze. Whole blood should be collected in royal blue-top (EDTA). Patient is to refrain from seafood, antiacid, mineral supplements, and Herbal Preparations at least 3 days prior to specimen collection. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Clinical Use | Used to evaluate chronic lead poisoning. |
| CPT Code(s) | 83655; 84202 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |