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Additional Codes
EMR Interface Order Code: 07161
Collection Container
Tan
Specimen Required
Whole Blood
Other Acceptable Specimen Types
Trace Metal tube with EDTA
Specimen Volume
6 mL
Minimum Specimen Volume
0.5 mL
Special Handling Instructions
Submit original metal free tube, protect from light
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),
ZPP by fluorometry
CPT Code
83655 84202
LOINC Code
5671-3