Lead, Capillary
Test Summary
Blood lead level analysis is performed to evaluate the body burden of lead.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL capillary blood collected in EDTA capillary (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Instructions
Collection material such as alcohol swabs should be lead-free. Use powderless gloves. For capillary collection, wash hands thoroughly with soap and dry with clean, low-lint towel. Once washed, fingers must not come into contact with any surface. Clean skin (finger or other area for venipuncture) with lead-free alcohol swab prior to puncture. Avoid worksite collection.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 5 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 60 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Clotted specimens
Order Code
CLEAD
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6598
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 83655
Billing Code
- 700000
CPT Statement
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) or Atomic Spectroscopy (AS)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Reference Range
| Birth-6 years | <3.5 mcg/dL |
| >6 years | <3.5 mcg/dL |
Blood lead levels in the range of 3.5-9 mcg/dL have been associated with adverse health effects in children aged 6 years and younger. Patient management varies by age and CDC Blood Lead Level range. Refer to the CDC website regarding Lead Publications/Case Management for recommended interventions.
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Wednesday, Friday evening Report available: 4 Days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL capillary blood collected in EDTA capillary (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Instructions
Collection material such as alcohol swabs should be lead-free. Use powderless gloves. For capillary collection, wash hands thoroughly with soap and dry with clean, low-lint towel. Once washed, fingers must not come into contact with any surface. Clean skin (finger or other area for venipuncture) with lead-free alcohol swab prior to puncture. Avoid worksite collection.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 5 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 60 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Clotted specimens
Result Information
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) or Atomic Spectroscopy (AS)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
| Birth-6 years | <3.5 mcg/dL |
| >6 years | <3.5 mcg/dL |
Blood lead levels in the range of 3.5-9 mcg/dL have been associated with adverse health effects in children aged 6 years and younger. Patient management varies by age and CDC Blood Lead Level range. Refer to the CDC website regarding Lead Publications/Case Management for recommended interventions.
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Wednesday, Friday evening Report available: 4 Days