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Lab Test Dictionary

Lead (Capillary Only)

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Performing Lab

RCHSD-Temporarily Unavailable, See TC 39027 or 599

Epic ID

LAB98

Lab Test Days

Monday-Friday, Daily

Standard TAT

1-3 Days

Collection Information

Specimen Required

0.5 mL Whole Blood

Container Type

Lavender Microtainer (EDTA)

Collection Instructions

1. If initial test, collect via capillary (finger or heel stick) in Lavender EDTA Microtainer. 2. If test is being repeated, you must collect via venipuncture in an EDTA (tan-top) tube or EDTA (royal blue-top) tube (Order will be changed to send to Quest TC 599). 3. If other testing is collected at same time, collect via venipuncture in an EDTA (tan-top) or EDTA (royal-blue) top tube (Order will be changed to send out Quest TC 599). Transport room temp.

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp=72 Hours (2 Days for treated samples); Refrigerated=1 Week; Frozen=Unacceptable

Rejection Criteria

Clotted

Test Volume Required

0.5 mL Whole Blood

Minimum Test Volume

0.25 mL Whole Blood

Processing Instructions

Do not spin. Delivery to Chemistry.

CPT Codes

83655

Revised

06-28-21