Royal blue (K2EDTA), Royal blue (NaHep), or tan (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Transport 3 or 6 mL whole blood in the original collection tube (royal blue). (Min: 0.5 mL) OR Transport 3 mL whole blood in the original collection tube (tan). (Min: 0.5 mL)
Recommended for routine testing for lead exposure. For occupational exposure, consider Lead, Industrial, Whole Blood (0025016).
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-2 days
Unacceptable Conditions
Serum. Specimens collected in tubes other than royal blue (K2EDTA), royal blue (NaHep), or tan (K2EDTA). Clotted specimens. Capillary pediatric EDTA collection tubes, refer to Lead, Whole Blood (Capillary) 0020745.
Reference intervals are based on the CDC's Blood Lead Reference Value (BLRV). Thresholds and time intervals for retesting, medical evaluation, and response vary by state and regulatory body. Contact your State Department of Health and/or applicable regulatory agency for specific guidance on medical management recommendations.
Elevated results may be due to skin- or collection-related contamination, including the use of tubes that are not certified to be trace element free. If an elevated result is suspected to be due to contamination, confirmation with a second specimen collected in a certified trace element-free tube is recommended.
Royal blue (K2EDTA), Royal blue (NaHep), or tan (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Transport 3 or 6 mL whole blood in the original collection tube (royal blue). (Min: 0.5 mL) OR Transport 3 mL whole blood in the original collection tube (tan). (Min: 0.5 mL)
Recommended for routine testing for lead exposure. For occupational exposure, consider Lead, Industrial, Whole Blood (0025016).
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-2 days
Unacceptable Conditions
Serum. Specimens collected in tubes other than royal blue (K2EDTA), royal blue (NaHep), or tan (K2EDTA). Clotted specimens. Capillary pediatric EDTA collection tubes, refer to Lead, Whole Blood (Capillary) 0020745.
Reference intervals are based on the CDC's Blood Lead Reference Value (BLRV). Thresholds and time intervals for retesting, medical evaluation, and response vary by state and regulatory body. Contact your State Department of Health and/or applicable regulatory agency for specific guidance on medical management recommendations.
Elevated results may be due to skin- or collection-related contamination, including the use of tubes that are not certified to be trace element free. If an elevated result is suspected to be due to contamination, confirmation with a second specimen collected in a certified trace element-free tube is recommended.
Laboratories.