10610:LEAD EXPOSURE FOLLOW-UP

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10610:LEAD EXPOSURE FOLLOW-UP
Methodology:	See individual components
Edit Date:	4/19/2010
Components:	Lead, Quantitative / Zinc Protoporphyrin (ZPP)
Performed:	Monday-Friday
Released:	Same day as tested
CPT Code:	84202, 83655
Specimen Collection Details
Collection:	Whole blood in a 6 mL royal blue top tube (EDTA). Also acceptable: One 3 mL tan top tube (lead free); or one 4 mL lavender top tube (EDTA), however, lavender may require redraw if lead results are elevated.
Handling:	Submit whole blood; do not submit plasma. Wrap specimen in foil to protect from light. Refrigerate.
Stability:	7 days refrigerated and protected from light, or 24 hours ambient and not protected from light.
Standard Volume:	3 mL EDTA whole blood.
Minimum Volume:	1 mL EDTA whole blood.
Transport:	Refrigerated.
Rejection Criteria:	Clotted or frozen specimen; gross hemolysis.

See individual components.