Lead, Blood (Pediatric) (LEAD PEDS)
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| Synonyms:
| Lead |
| Specimen: | Blood; (1) Royal blue-top (EDTA) top vacutainer tube.
Microtainer™ results may be artificially elevated due to skin surface contamination. Venipuncture is preferred. For capillary puncture, wash skin surface thoroughly to minimize contamination. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 500 microL (Microtainer) |
| Collection: | Maintain specimen at room temperature and submit original tube for testing.
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| Rejection Criteria: | Contaminated specimen due to improper cleaning of puncture site; clotted or QNS sample; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | Environmental exposure: 0-15 years: 0-9 ug/dL |
| Methodology: | Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) |
| Test Use: | Monitor exposure to lead in children younger than 16 years |
| Additional Information: | Patient Prep: Prior to collections, wash hands with soap and water, dry with a white lint free towel. Avoid colored and recycled paper towels which may contain lead. Prepare your "field" for supplies by laying out a clean, white paper towel on a table |
| Testing Includes: | Specimen sent to LabCorp. LabCorp test # 717009. |
| Testing Facility: | LabCorp |