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Lead

Source Blood (for Urine Lead, see Trace Elements)

  
Mnemonic LEAD

 
Specimen Requirements

Test cannot be collected by Mobile Collection Service (MCS).

1 x 6 mL Monoject royal blue top lavender band EDTA (Na2) tube (available from CLS Referrals Department)

Whole blood; minimum volume for pediatric patients: 1 mL whole blood.

Wear non-powdered gloves throughout blood collection.

 

Specimen Handling

Thoroughly mix blood.  Do not transfer to another container. Send whole blood tube.

DSC:
Refrigerate specimens upon receipt in lab.

Referrals:
Send to testing lab on cold pack.

 

Additional Information Physicians and Medical Staff: Please refer to Recommended Actions According to Blood Lead Level.

 
Testing Location DynaLife Dx
Testing Frequency Weekly

 
Alternate Name(s)
Reference Interval