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Test Code LAB17821 LEAD, CAPILLARY

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temerature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
Lav Microtainer Whole Blood Refrigerate 0.5 mL 0.5 mL 0.1 mL 7 days
Microvette EDTA Whole Blood Refrigerate 0.3 mL 0.3 mL 0.1 mL 7 days

Microvette EDTA tubes are submitted refrigerated and will be frozen once received into the lab.

 

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Monday - Friday / 1 day / Not available STAT

Method

Atomic Absorption/Graphite Furnace

CPT Code(s)

Description CPT Code
Lead 83655

 

Instrumentation

Perkin Elmer Atomic PinAAcle 900Z

Section

Chemistry-2

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Reference Range

All ages:  <2.0 µg/dL

When to Confirm Capillary Blood Lead Tests:

If Capillary Blood Lead Level is: Confirm with Venous Test Within:
<2.0 µg/dL Confirmation not needed
2.0 - 3.4 µg/dL Within 6 months (capillary sample or venous)
3.5 - 9.9 µg/dL Within 3 months
10.0 - 19.9 µg/dL Within 1 month
20.0 - 44.9 µg/dL Within 2 weeks
45.0 - 59.9 µg/dL 48 hours
60.0+ µg/dL Immediately as an emergency test

 

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes