LEAD, BLOOD, QUANTITATIVE

<p>1-LAV-EDTA tube/1.0 mL whole blood refrigerated. Care should be used in collecting specimens to avoid contamination because lead is widely distributed in the environment.&nbsp; <strong>A completed lead requisition must accompany sample. See Appendix.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

 

Room Temp 7 days; Refrigerated 1 month

By Report*

3 days

<p>Capillary blood levels &gt; 10 ug/dL may be due to contamination from lead found on the finger surface and require conformation with venous blood.</p>

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