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Test Code LEAD Lead,Capillary

Additional Codes

  • Expanse Test Name: Lead, Capillary
  • Medinet Ref Code:LEAD
  • OV Code:CHEM*LEAD 

Performing Laboratory

St. Lukes Hospital Laboratory

Methodology

Aniodic Stripping Voltametry

Specimen Requirements

Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s), and send 1 mL (minimum volume:  500 mcL) of EDTA whole blood at room temperature.

Note:  Have patient wash hands well before collecting capillary specimen to remove finger surface contaminates. 

Reference Values

0.0-3.5 ug/dL

Capillary blood levels greater than 3.5 ug/dL may be due to contamination from the finger surface and should be confirmed with venous blood. All lead values are reported to the appropriate health department.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

CPT: 83655

LOINC: 5671-3