Lead Standard Profile, Blood

CPT Test code: 83655;84202

Test Includes:	Lead, blood; protoporphyrin, free erythrocyte; zinc protoporphyrin
Related Information:	Lead, Blood (Adult) Protoporphyrin, Free Erythrocyte, and Zinc Protoporphyrin
Specimen:	Whole blood
Volume:	7 mL
Minimum Volume:	0.5 mL
Container:	Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube or tan-top lead-free tube; submit original tube.
Collection:	Mix tube thoroughly to avoid clotting. Hemolysis will not affect the tests. Recollect if clots are present.
Storage Instructions:	Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection:	Clotted specimen
Reference Interval:	See individual tests.
Use:	Monitor exposure to lead
Additional Information:	See individual tests.