Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) or Atomic Spectroscopy (AS)
Synonyms
PB; Padiatric, Lead Screeen; PB, BL; Blood Lead
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Valencia
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1 Day
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.2-0.5 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender Microtainer (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Collection material such as alcohol swabs should be lead-free. Use powderless gloves. For capillary collection, wash hands thoroughly with soap and dry with clean, low-lint towel. Once washed, fingers must not come into contact with any surface. Clean skin (finger or other area for venipuncture) with lead-free alcohol swab prior to puncture.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=5 Days; Refrigerated=14 Days; Frozen=60 Days
Rejection Criteria
Clotted
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Whole Blood
CPT Codes
83655
Revised
6/29/23
Initials
SA