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Lead, Whole Blood
BLPB
Methodology: | Quantitative Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) |
Performed: | Mon, Wed. Fri |
Reported: | 2-4 days |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: No specific requirement. Collect: Royal blue-top (EDTA) OR Lavender (EDTA) OR Tan Top tubes – 0.5 ml whole blood. Remark: Capillary samples are not accepted unless greater than 0.1 mL of whole blood is collected into a BD brand lead free Microtainer™ MAP Microtubewith K2EDTA and BDMicrograd™ Closure. Specimen Preparation: Send Original Tube. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Causes for Rejection: Specimens collected in tubes other than BD brand Royal Blue EDTA tubes or Lavender/Tan top tubes(for lead testing), specimens other than whole blood, or specimens that are clotted. Stability: Refrigerated: 1 week NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing Lab Accu Reference Medical Laboratory |
CPT Code(s): | 83655 |