Specimen Requirements
Title
LEAD, WHOLE BLOOD
Specimen Requirement
1mL Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube. Care should be used in collecting specimens to avoid contamination because lead is widely distributed in the environment.
Methodology
Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) or inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Stability
Room temp: 14 days, Refrigerated: 14 days
Reference Range
By Report*
Turnaround
2-4 days
Clinical Use
Monitor exposure to lead
Test Code
LEADW