Laboratory
QUEST LAB
Result Test Code
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Laboratory Test Name
REF LAB LEAD BLOOD
Reportable Test Name
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Result LOINC
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Collection Container
TAN TOP- LEAD KEDTA
Units
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Collection Requirements
Preferred Specimen(s) 3 mL whole blood collected in a K2 EDTA (tan-top) tube Alternative Specimen(s) Whole blood collected in: Sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube EDTA (royal blue-top) tube sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube. Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non acid-washed/non metal-free container may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube/container is received it will be accepted for testing. However elevated results shall be reported with a message that re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended. Minimum Volume 0.5 mL Collection Instructions Collection material such as alcohol swabs should be lead-free. Use powderless gloves. Once washed fingers must not come into contact with any surface. Clean skin (area for venipuncture) with lead-free alcohol swab prior to puncture. Avoid worksite collection.
Container Temp
Room Temperature (1)
Container Volume
.500
Test Info
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Shipping Instructions
Transport Container K2 EDTA (tan-top) tube Transport Temperature Room temperature Specimen Stability Room temperature: 5 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 60 days