Lead (Venous)
Test Summary
Blood lead level analysis is performed to evaluate the body burden of lead.
Aliases
- PB
- PB Comment
- Pediatric PB
- Lead
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
Preferred Specimen
Minimum Volume
Instructions
Collection material such as alcohol swabs should be lead-free. Use powderless gloves. Once washed, fingers must not come into contact with any surface. Clean skin (area for venipuncture) with lead-free alcohol swab prior to puncture. Avoid worksite collection.
Lead Testing will not be performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non acid washed/non metal free container.
Patient Preparation
Storage
Transport Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 5 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 60 days
Limitations
Other Acceptable Specimens
Unacceptable Specimens
Order Code
EPIC (Premier) Code
Includes
CPT Code
- 83655
Billing Code
- 700000
CPT Statement
Methodology
FDA Status
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
Testing Laboratory
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 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 Level Range. Refer to the CDC website regarding Lead Publications/Case Management for recommended interventions.
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
Preferred Specimen
Minimum Volume
Instructions
Collection material such as alcohol swabs should be lead-free. Use powderless gloves. Once washed, fingers must not come into contact with any surface. Clean skin (area for venipuncture) with lead-free alcohol swab prior to puncture. Avoid worksite collection.
Lead Testing will not be performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non acid washed/non metal free container.
Patient Preparation
Storage
Transport Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 5 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 60 days
Limitations
Other Acceptable Specimens
Unacceptable Specimens
Result Information
Methodology
Testing Laboratory
Reference Range
| Birth-6 years | <3.5 mcg/dL |
| >6 years | <3.5 mcg/dL |
Blood lead levels in the range of 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 Level Range. Refer to the CDC website regarding Lead Publications/Case Management for recommended interventions.