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