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Lead Capillary

Order Name Lead Capillary
Test Number: 6906337
Revision Date 01/16/2024
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
Lead Capillary
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry 10368-9 
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
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
GENERAL INFORMATION
Expected TAT 1 -4 days after set up  
Performing Labcorp Test Code 717016 
CPT Code(s) 83655
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