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| Test Name: | Lead, Blood (Pediatric) |
|---|---|
| Test Code: | 717009 |
| Other Names: | N/A |
| Test Includes: | Lead, Blood (Pediatric) |
| Specimen Requirements: | Whole blood, 0.5 mL (capillary) or 3 mL (venous) |
| Container: | Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube OR tan-top lead-free tube OR BD lavender-top Microtainer(TM) NGMBT (REF 365974) OR BD lavender-top Microtainer(TM) MAP (REF 363706); submit original tube |
| Collection Instructions: | Mix blood thoroughly to avoid clotting. |
| Stability: | Maintain specimen at room temperature. |
| Rejection Criteria / Special Instructions: | N/A |
| Methodology: | Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) or inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS) |