Lead, Whole Blood
523
Information
Blood lead level analysis is performed to evaluate the body burden of lead.
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) or Atomic Spectroscopy (AS)
Specimen Required
L, Lavender Tube. Whole Blood. Minimum Volume: 1 mL. Stability: Room temperature: 5 days, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: 60 days.
CPT Code(s)
83655