Lead, Blood (Venous)
| CPT Code(s): | 83655 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Royal blue (K2EDTA or Na2EDTA) or tan (K2EDTA). Specimen Preparation:Transport 7 mL whole blood (royal blue) OR 3 mL whole blood (tan). (Min: 0.5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated. Stability:If the specimen is drawn and stored in the appropriate container, the trace element values do not change with time. Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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