Lead, Venous Blood Pediatric

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Turnaround Time: 1 - 4 days
CPT Code:

83655

Test Type: 3 mL (venous) Whole blood
Stability Time:

Temperature

Period

Room temperature

14 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

14 days

Freeze/thaw cycles

Stable x2

Overview:

Monitor environmental lead exposure in children younger than 16 years.

This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined, by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Collection Details:

Collection Instructions:

Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube or tan-top lead-free tube; submit original tube.

Mix blood thoroughly to avoid clotting.

Maintain specimen at room temperature.