PAGE EXPIRES:  June 2000

SYNONYMS:  Lead

COMPONENT TESTS:  None (single test)

SCHEDULE:  Reference Lab turnaround time:  10 days

SPECIMEN AND COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Whole blood collected in either:
  • Mini Capillary EDTA Tube (125 uL) for screen OR
  • EDTA Pediatube (3 mL) for confirmation
• Clean capillary tube collection site thoroughly before drawing to remove any environmental lead contamination that may be present.

CAUSES FOR REJECTION:  Improperly labeled specimen; gross hemolysis

STORAGE AND SHIPPING:  Refrigerated

USES:  Screening for lead intoxication.

NORMAL VALUES:   < 15 ug/dL.   Values > 15 ug/dL will be reported telephonically to the requesting health care provider

METHOD:  Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometery

DESCRIPTION AND COMMENTS:

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