Laboratory Services
Lead
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| Test Description |
Lead
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|---|---|---|
| Synonym(s) |
PBGP, UOW3487 |
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| Test ID |
PBGP
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| General Information |
The concentration of lead is determined by an assay that uses a graphite furnace and has a reportable range of 1 - 40 mcg/dL and imprecision of <4 %CV. |
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| Container Type |
7 mL blood in ROYAL BLUE TOP tube (K2 EDTA) |
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| Specimen Type |
Whole blood |
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Green, Lavender, or Tan Top EDTA Tube |
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| Specimen Requirements |
Entire tube |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Refrigerate whole blood. Stable at 2-8 degrees C for 1 week. |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
0.2 mL whole blood |
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| Stability |
Refrigerated: 7 days |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Gel separator tubes |
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| Methodology |
Atomic Absorption Spectrometer |
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| Estimated TAT |
Up to 7 days depending on day ordered. Test is only performed on Tuesday's |
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| Testing Schedule |
Tuesday |
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| CPT Code(s) |
83655 |
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| Reference Range File |
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| STAT Orderable (Y/N) |
N *In an emergency situation, testing will be done within 24 hr with Lab Med Resident's approval. |
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| Performing Lab |
University of Washington |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
5671-3 |
