Lead
General Information
Lab Name
Lead
Lab Code
PB
Epic Name
LEAD
Interpretation
Method
Atomic Absorption (AA)
Reference Range
Units: mcg/dL
| Female | Male | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | Range | Age | Range |
| 0- | <3.5 | 0- | <3.5 |
Effective date: 01/26/2022
Ref. Range Notes
Per OSHA guidelines, blood concentrations <40 mcg/dL
due to industrial exposure of non pregnant adults require no intervention.
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
Preferred: 7 mL blood in ROYAL BLUE TOP tube (NA2 EDTA)
Also acceptable: GREEN or LAVENDER
Unacceptable: Gel separator tubes
Handling Instructions
*In an emergency situation, testing will be done within 24 hr with Lab Med Resident's approval.
Quantity
requested: entire tube
minimum: 0.2 mL whole blood
Processing
Refrigerate whole blood
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Chemistry, University (CHU)
Performing Location(s)
| UW-MT |
Chemistry, Special
206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room NW220, |
|---|
Frequency
Tuesday
Available STAT?
*with approval