If the specimen is drawn and stored in the appropriated container, lead values are stable for 5 weeks at room temperature and refrigerated at 2-8ºC. Upon receipt in the lab, samples will be refrigerated prior to analysis. After analysis, samples are stored at 2-8ºC for 5 days.
Minimum Requirements
0.5 mL Whle Blood
Alternate Specimen Requirements
Lavender Tube (EDTA) (not for confirmation blood lead testing)
Non-certified lead free tubes will have the following comment if results are: > 3.5 µg/dl for ages 0-5 years OR > 5.0 µg/dL for ages > 6 years
The use of non-certified lead-free tubes might produce a falsely elevated result. Repeat testing is recommended prior to initiating chelation therapy or conducting environmental investigations of potential lead sources. Repeat testing should be performed on a venipuncture using a Certified lead-free tube (Tan or Royal Blue top tube).
GLAST - Response if patient is 1. Guardian Last Name
GFRST - Response if patient is 1. Guardian First Name
Reflex Test(s)?
The following tests can sometimes be reflexed on to LEAD order.
CPT Codes
83655
LOINC Mapping
5671-3
Pricing
Refer to Lab Account Manager. email: labservicesoutreach@urmc.rochester.edu
Specimen Requirements
Patient Preparation
See phlebotomy lead collection procedure.
Collect
royal blue vacutainer (K2EDTA)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temp or Refrigerated
Unacceptable Conditions
Heparin anticoagulant, clotted
Remarks
This test is for venous collection only
Stability (from collection to initiation)
If the specimen is drawn and stored in the appropriated container, lead values are stable for 5 weeks at room temperature and refrigerated at 2-8ºC. Upon receipt in the lab, samples will be refrigerated prior to analysis. After analysis, samples are stored at 2-8ºC for 5 days.
Minimum Requirements
0.5 mL Whle Blood
Alternate Specimen Requirements
Lavender Tube (EDTA) (not for confirmation blood lead testing)
Non-certified lead free tubes will have the following comment if results are: > 3.5 µg/dl for ages 0-5 years OR > 5.0 µg/dL for ages > 6 years
The use of non-certified lead-free tubes might produce a falsely elevated result. Repeat testing is recommended prior to initiating chelation therapy or conducting environmental investigations of potential lead sources. Repeat testing should be performed on a venipuncture using a Certified lead-free tube (Tan or Royal Blue top tube).
