Wash the collection site well with soap and water before cleansing with Chlorhexadine wipe. Notify lab if patient is being chelated. Please call the Laboratory as soon as possible if a clinical situation warrants testing outside of routine hours. Testing outside of routine hours requires Pathologist approval and is subject to staff availability.
Lab/Phone:
330-543-4870
TAT:
3 days
Additional Info:
Reference range: 0-4 ug/dL
CPT Code:
83655
Synonyms:
Pb
Lead, Capillary
Test ID/Workstation :
LEADC SCYEL
Specimen Type:
Blood
Tube Type:
Green top (lithium heparin) tube - no gel separator
Collection Volume:
0.5 mL (minimum 0.2 mL)
Cause for Rejection:
Specimen rejected: Clotted, Specimen collected in gel separator tube
Wash the collection site well with soap and water before cleansing with Chlorhexadine wipe. Notify lab if patient is being chelated. Please call the Laboratory as soon as possible if a clinical situation warrants testing outside of routine hours. Testing outside of routine hours requires Pathologist approval and is subject to staff availability.
