| Field Name |
Data Description |
| Test Name |
Lead Quant. Pediatric |
| Code |
Lead Quant Pediatric. |
|
CPT Code |
83655 |
| Last Modified |
1/10/2022 10:50:00 AM |
| Test Name |
Lead Peds. |
| Synonyms |
PB, Heavy Metals Profile I, Whole Blood; Heavy Metals Profile II, Whole Blood; Lead Standard Profile, Whole Blood; Lead, Blood (Pediatric), Venous |
| Patient Preparation |
|
| Spec. Requirements |
Blood |
| Tube |
Royal Blue(EDTA) |
| Collection Volume |
Royal Blue(EDTA) 6.0 mL |
| Storage |
Ambient, Refrigerated or Frozen 14 days |
| Routine TAT |
|
| STAT TAT |
N/A |
| Days Test Performed |
|
| Performed by BHS |
None |
| See Availability |
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| Reference Lab |
LabCorp of America |
| Reference Lab Code |
717009 Lead, Blood (Pediatric) |
| Clinical Use |
Monitor environmental lead exposure in children younger than 16 years The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the following testing schedule for children with elevated BLLs (blood lead levels) on a screening test. The higher the BLL on the screening test, the more urgent the need for confirmation testing |
| Reference Range |
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| Critical Value |
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| Testing Sample Type |
Whole Blood |
| Min Lab Testing Volume |
(1.0)0.5 mL |
| Special Handling |
Collection:Mix blood thoroughly to avoid clotting. Submit original tube. |
| Lab Notes |
|
| Methodology |
ICP/MS - Inductively Coupled Plasma/ Mass Spectrometry |
| Limitations |
Cause for rejection: Capillary specimen in Microtainer tubes; clotted specimen |
