Lead (Venous), OSHA
Test Summary
Blood lead is useful in detecting industrial, dietary and accidental exposure to lead and to monitor detoxification therapy.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
3 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA K2 (tan-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Whole blood collected in: EDTA or sodium heparin (royal
blue-top) tube, or sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube
Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace
element tube or non acid washed/non metal free container may
not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace
element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for
testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a
message that a re-submission with a trace element
tube/container is recommended.
blue-top) tube, or sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube
Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace
element tube or non acid washed/non metal free container may
not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace
element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for
testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a
message that a re-submission with a trace element
tube/container is recommended.
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
Whole blood collected in: EDTA or sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube, or sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Clotted, EDTA lavender top tube
Order Code
OSHALD
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3500
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
| Industrial Exposure | <40 mcg/dL |
(Refer to current governmental regulations for exposure criteria.)
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 1 - 2 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
3 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA K2 (tan-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Whole blood collected in: EDTA or sodium heparin (royal
blue-top) tube, or sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube
Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace
element tube or non acid washed/non metal free container may
not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace
element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for
testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a
message that a re-submission with a trace element
tube/container is recommended.
blue-top) tube, or sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube
Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace
element tube or non acid washed/non metal free container may
not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace
element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for
testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a
message that a re-submission with a trace element
tube/container is recommended.
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
Whole blood collected in: EDTA or sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube, or sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Clotted, EDTA lavender top tube
Result Information
Methodology
Inductively-Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) or Atomic Spectroscopy (AS)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
| Industrial Exposure | <40 mcg/dL |
(Refer to current governmental regulations for exposure criteria.)
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 1 - 2 days