Lead
General Information
Lab Name
Lead
Lab Code
PBGP
Epic Name
Lead Level
Description
The concentration of lead is determined by an assay that uses a graphite furnace and has a reportable range of 1 - 40 mcg/dL and imprecision of <4 %CV.
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| PB | Lead |
| PBMTH | Lead Method |
Interpretation
Method
Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
Reference Range
See individual components
Ref. Range Notes
Per OSHA guidelines, blood concentrations <40 mcg/dL due to industrial exposure of non pregnant adults require no intervention.
Guidelines
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
Preferred: 7 mL blood in ROYAL BLUE TOP tube (K2 EDTA)
Also acceptable: GREEN, LAVENDER, or TAN
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. Stable at 2-8 degrees C for 1 week.
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