Lead Standard Profile, Blood

TEST: 038170
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CPT: 83655; 84202
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Synonyms

  • Lead and Protoporphyrin (ZPP)

Test Includes

Lead, blood; zinc protoporphyrin

Expected Turnaround Time

2 - 5 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

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Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Whole blood

Volume

7 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Container

Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube or tan-top lead-free tube; submit original tube.

Collection

Mix tube thoroughly to avoid clotting. Hemolysis will not affect the tests. Recollect if clots are present.

Storage Instructions

Room temperature. Stable for five days at room temperature or for seven days when refrigerated.

Causes for Rejection

Clotted specimen; frozen specimen; hemolyzed specimen; icteric specimen

Test Details

Use

Monitor exposure to lead

Methodology

Lead by atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS); ZPP by fluorometry

Reference Interval

See individual tests.

Additional Information

See individual tests.

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
038170 Lead Standard Profile, Blood 007027 Lead, Blood (Adult) ug/dL 77307-7
038170 Lead Standard Profile, Blood 012082 Zinc Protoporphyrin (ZPP),OSHA ug/dL 2895-1

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