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Synonyms: Lead and Protoporphyrin (ZPP)
Test includes: Lead,blood:zinc protoporphyrin
Collection Container
Tan-top lead free
Specimen Required
Whole Blood
Other Acceptable Specimen Types
Trace Metal tube with EDTA
Special Handling Instructions
Submit original metal free tube, does not have to be protected from light
Specimen Volume
7 mL
Minimum Specimen Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 5 days, Refrigerated: 7 days
Reasons for Rejection
Specimen clotted;frozen specimen:hemolyzed specimen:icteric specimen
Methodology
Lead by atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS),
ZPP by fluorometry
CPT Code
83655 84202
LOINC Code
5671-3
EMR Interface Order Code
07161