Lead and Protoporphyrin (FEP/ZPP), Blood (Pediatric)
| Lead and Protoporphyrin (FEP/ZPP), Blood (Pediatric) | | | |
| Number | | 717033 |
| CPT | | 83655; 84202 |
| Related Information | | Lead, Blood (Pediatric) Protoporphyrin, Free Erythrocyte, and Zinc Protoporphyrin |
| Synonyms | | FEP/ZPP ; ZPP/Lead, Pediatric |
| Test Includes | | Lead, blood; protoporphyrin, free erythrocyte; and zinc protoporphyrin |
| Specimen | | Whole blood |
| Volume | | 0.5 mL (capillary) or 3 mL (venous) |
| Minimum Volume | | 0.5 mL |
| Container | | Microtainer™ (EDTA) tube, pediatric lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or royal blue-top (EDTA or heparin) tube |
| Collection | | Mix blood thoroughly to avoid clotting. |
| Storage Instructions | | Maintain specimen at room temperature. |
| Patient Preparation | | For capillary puncture, wash puncture site thoroughly to minimize skin contamination. |
| Causes for Rejection | | Clotted specimen |
| Reference Interval | | See individual tests. |
| Use | | Monitor lead exposure in children younger than 16 years of age |
| Methodology | | Lead: atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS); ZPP: fluorometry |
| Additional Information | | See individual tests. |
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