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Test Code LAB7887 Lead Screen, Blood

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC EPIC Test Code Mnemonic
LEAD, BLOOD LAB7887 LEAD

 

Methodology

Anodic Stripping Voltammetry

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA), capillary draw only. Venous draws are not acceptable at this time.

Acceptable: MICROTAINER

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: Half filled tube

Additional Information: Testing must be performed within 24 hours. If there is a delay in transport of >24 hours, place 50 µL of blood directly into the reagent vial included in the lead kit.

Specimen Transport Temperature

EDTA-Ambient 24 hours/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO

Lead Kit Reagent Vial-Ambient 48 hours/Refrigerate 7 days OK/Frozen NO

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Performing Laboratory

Chemistry-

East Region: SMDC Clinical Lab

West Region: South University Clinic Lab

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83655

Reference Values

0-3.4 mcg/dL