Test 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.
Refer To
Primary 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