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HelpTest Code LAB13161 Lead, Blood - Filter Paper
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
64600
Collection Requirements
2 free falling blood drops approximating size of imprinted circles (dime-sized) on supplied filter paper collector. Drop blood onto the paper. Do not touch paper to skin. A completed lead requisition must accompany sample. Michigan Department of Community Health Lead FormRefer To
Medtox LaboratoriesPrimary Collection Container
Filter paper collection card
Transport
Ambient
Preferred Transport Temperature
Ambient
Stability
Ambient: 6 months
Reference Range
Report Limit: 1 ug/dl
Reference Range: <5 ug/dl
Critical Value – High: 20 ug/dl
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Reported
3-4 days
CPT Codes
83655