Lead, Whole Blood (Pediatric) Venous
Order Name
Lead Peds Ven
Test Number: 6906338
Revision Date 12/09/2022
Test Number: 6906338
Revision Date 12/09/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Lead, Whole Blood (Pediatric) Venous
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Atomic Absorption |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5 mL) | Whole Blood | Royal Blue - EDTA (Trace Element Free) | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5 mL) | Whole Blood | EDTA K2 (Tan-Top tube) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | USE: Monitor environmental lead exposure in children younger than 16 years. Specimen Type: Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube OR Tan-top lead-free tube; submit original 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 |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 1 - 4 days working day. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 717009 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 717009 |
| CPT Code(s) | 83655 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |