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Lead, Blood (Capillary)

CPT Code(s): 83655
Specimen Required: Patient Preparation:Clean puncture site well with soap and water before collection procedure begins.
Collect:Lavender Microtainer(EDTA).
Specimen Preparation:Invert specimen 10 times to prevent clot formation. Transport 0.5 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.3 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature:Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated.
Stability:If the specimen is drawn and stored in the appropriate container, the lead values do not change with time
New York DOH Approval Status: This test is New York DOH approved.
Aliases:
  • BLLCapillary blood levelLead (Pediatric)PbPb, BloodPb, PediatricPb, Whole Blood
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