Lead, Blood (Capillary)
Abbrev Code: | PBCAP | ||
Order Code: | LAB7030 | Order Name: | Lead, Capillary |
Synonyms: | PB; PBCL | ||
Methodology: | Electrochemistry | ||
CPT Codes: | 83655 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-3 days. | ||
Special Instructions: | Medical laboratories performing blood lead analyses must report the results of all blood lead test to the Minnesota Department of Health. A completed blood lead report form must be sent with each Outreach sample. See Associated Links.
Capillary specimens only. Venipuncture samples have different specimen requirements. See Lead, Blood Venous (LAB6973) |
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Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 0.5 mL - EDTA tubes must contain >50% of intended tube volume |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.3 mL - EDTA tubes must contain >50% of intended tube volume. |
Container: | Purple microtainer, only for pediatric fingerstick |
Collection Instructions: | Only capillary samples may be used. For venous collections, see Lead, Blood Venous (LAB6973). Lead is present everywhere in our environment. Trace amounts of lead on skin, blood collection materials, or even paper towels may cause falsely increased blood levels. To minimize the risk of sample contamination.
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Causes for Rejection: | Specimens collected in tubes other than Lavender Pediatric (EDTA). Specimens transported in tubes other than trace-element free transport tubes or Lavender Peditric (EDTA) tubes. Heparin anticoagulant, clotted specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Do not centrifuge, whole blood. Store at room temperature or refrigerated, in original container. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship whole blood in original container at room temperature or refrigerated temperature. |
Stability: | Indefinitely at room temperature or refrigerated temperature; unacceptable frozen. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
Interpretive
Critical Range: | Lead and Heavy Metals Critical Values and Reference Ranges |
Reference Range: | Lead and Heavy Metals Critical Values and Reference Ranges |
Limitations: | Capillary samples are more susceptible to contamination then venous collections. Elevated capillary results must be confirmed using a venous specimen collected in a certified lead-free collection tube. See Lead, Blood Venous (LAB6973).
Do not collect specimens for lead testing from patients who have received gadolinium-, iodine-, or barium-containing contrast material within the past 96 hours. |
Use: | Recommended for routine testing for lead exposure in pediatric populations. |
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