Recommended for routine testing for lead exposure. For occupational exposure, consider Lead, Industrial, Whole Blood (0025016).
Orderable SIM Number(s)
LEAD, BLOOD (LAB98)
Synonyms
BLL
Lead (Adult)
Pb
Pb, Blood
Pb, Whole Blood
Venous blood level
LAB98
ARUP Test Code
0020098
Collect
Royal blue (K2EDTA), Royal blue (NaHep), or tan (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Transport 3 or 6 mL whole blood in the original collection tube (royal blue). (Min: 0.5 mL) OR Transport 3 mL whole blood in the original collection tube (tan). (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Serum. Specimens collected in tubes other than royal blue (K2EDTA), royal blue (NaHep), or tan (K2EDTA). Clotted specimens. Capillary pediatric EDTA collection tubes, refer to Lead, Whole Blood (Capillary) 0020745.
**Do not use lavender EDTA tubes. The stopper may contaminate the specimen with trace heavy metals. Always collect metal free tubes before other tube types to prevent contamination.
Reference intervals are based on the CDC's Blood Lead Reference Value (BLRV). Thresholds and time intervals for retesting, medical evaluation, and response vary by state and regulatory body. Contact your State Department of Health and/or applicable regulatory agency for specific guidance on medical management recommendations.
Elevated results may be due to skin- or collection-related contamination, including the use of tubes that are not certified to be trace element free. If an elevated result is suspected to be due to contamination, confirmation with a second specimen collected in a certified trace element-free tube is recommended.
Recommended for routine testing for lead exposure. For occupational exposure, consider Lead, Industrial, Whole Blood (0025016).
Orderable SIM Number(s)
LEAD, BLOOD (LAB98)
Synonyms
BLL
Lead (Adult)
Pb
Pb, Blood
Pb, Whole Blood
Venous blood level
LAB98
ARUP Test Code
0020098
Specimen
Collect
Royal blue (K2EDTA), Royal blue (NaHep), or tan (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Transport 3 or 6 mL whole blood in the original collection tube (royal blue). (Min: 0.5 mL) OR Transport 3 mL whole blood in the original collection tube (tan). (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Serum. Specimens collected in tubes other than royal blue (K2EDTA), royal blue (NaHep), or tan (K2EDTA). Clotted specimens. Capillary pediatric EDTA collection tubes, refer to Lead, Whole Blood (Capillary) 0020745.
**Do not use lavender EDTA tubes. The stopper may contaminate the specimen with trace heavy metals. Always collect metal free tubes before other tube types to prevent contamination.
Reference intervals are based on the CDC's Blood Lead Reference Value (BLRV). Thresholds and time intervals for retesting, medical evaluation, and response vary by state and regulatory body. Contact your State Department of Health and/or applicable regulatory agency for specific guidance on medical management recommendations.
Elevated results may be due to skin- or collection-related contamination, including the use of tubes that are not certified to be trace element free. If an elevated result is suspected to be due to contamination, confirmation with a second specimen collected in a certified trace element-free tube is recommended.
