Lead, Capillary (Fingerstick) Blood Pediatric
Test Code: 717016
Performing Lab: LabCorp
CPT Code: 83655 001
Synonym
Pb, Blood
Specimen Type
Whole blood
Specimen Container
Lavender-top (Microtainer) tube
Volume
0.5 mL (capillary)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (capillary)
Specimen Handling
Mix blood thoroughly to avoid clotting.
Patient Prep
For capillary puncture, wash skin surface thoroughly to minimize contamination.
Unacceptable Conditions
Venous collections Tan-top (Lead Free) or Royal Blue-top (EDTA) tube; clotted specimen
Temperature
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Methodology
Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) or inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Stability
Room Temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
| Result Code | Result Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 007029 | Lead, Blood (Peds) Capillary | 10368-9 |
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