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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