Test Code LAB10191 Lead, Blood (Capillary)
Performing Section
Sendout
Specimen Type
Whole Blood:
Royal Blue top tube-EDTA
Specimen Volume
Preferred: 0.5 ml
Minimum: 0.3 ml
Processing Instructions
1) Mix well after collection. 2) DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. 3) Store sample at refrigerated temperature until courier arrives. 4) Send sample refrigerated (on wet ice) via courier.TAT
7 days
CPT
83655
Special Collection Notes
- This order requires collection by CAPILLARY ONLY!
- High concentrations of gadolinium and iodine are known to interfere with most metals tests. If either gadolinium- or iodine-containing contrast media has been administered, a specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.
Additional Notes
Send out to ARUP
Temperature
Refrigerated