Test Code LAB98 Lead, Blood - Quantitative
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
LEAD
Collection Requirements
A completed lead requisition must accompany sample.
Michigan Department of Community Health Lead Form
Care should be used in collecting specimens to avoid contamination because lead is widely distributed in the environment. A completed lead requisition must accompany sample.
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Royal Blue (K2EDTA) Trace Element
Alternate Collection Container
Lavender 6 mL (K3EDTA)
Transport
Whole blood refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Send 1.0 mL.
Stability
Ambient: 7 days
Refrigerated: 1 month
Frozen: Not Recommended
Minimum Testing Volume
0.3 mL
Reference Range
Blood lead in children (according to CDC Classification ≤ 15 years) Blood Lead Comment <5 ug/dL No action required. CDC recommendations for clinical follow up and lead level monitoring may vary depending on initial measured lead level and the child's age. Local and state health departments also may have different recommendations for monitoring and clinical follow up. Please consult your local or state health department, or the CDC's website regarding monitoring of lead levels in children: cdc.gov/nceh/lead/acclpp/actions_blls.html *Elevated levels of blood lead should be confirmed with a second specimen before remedial action is instituted. Elevated capillary blood specimens should be repeated using a venous specimen due to possible contamination. Adults >15 years Blood Lead Comment <5.0 ug/dL No action required. CDC recommendations for clinical follow up and lead level monitoring may vary depending on initial measured lead level and the patient's age. Local and state health departments may also have different recommendations for monitoring and clinical follow up. Please consult your local or state health department, or the following links to CDC's website regarding monitoring of lead levels in adults: cdc.gov/niosh/topics/ables/description.html cdc.gov/niosh/topics/ables/pdfs/Reference%20Blood%20Levels%20for%20Adults-2015-12-18_508.pdf
Methodology
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry
Performed
Monday-Friday
Reported
2-4 days
CPT Codes
83655
Unacceptable Conditions
Clotted samples.
Additional Information
Alternate Test Number: 1000370