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EMR Interface Order Code: 07125
Collection Container
Tan
Specimen Required
Whole Blood
Other Acceptable Specimen Types
Trace Metal tube with EDTA
Specimen Volume
1 mL
Minimum Specimen Volume
0.2 mL
Special Handling Instructions
Submit original metal free tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days, Refrigerated: 14 days
Reasons for Rejection
Specimen clotted
Methodology
Lead by atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS)
Additional Information
PEDIATRIC <16 YRS
CPT Code
83655
LOINC Code
5671-3
Criticals Results
>39 ug/dL