Test directory: Lead, Blood Capillary

Ordering Code 742C
Test Name Lead, Blood Capillary
Alias Blood Lead
Preferred Specimen Capillary whole blood
Preferred Container Microtainer EDTA
Other Specimen/Container Microtainer EDTA only. For venous collection, order H742A.
Optimum Volume 1 mL
Collection Instructions Capillary whole blood collection only
Collection material such as alcohol swabs should be lead- free. Use powderless gloves. For capillary collection, wash hands thoroughly with soap and dry with clean, low-lint towel. Once washed, fingers must not come into contact with any surface. Clean skin (finger or other area for venipuncture) with lead-free alcohol swab prior to puncture
Avoid worksite collection.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Ambient
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 5 Days
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 60 Days
Rejection Criteria Clotted
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 5 Days
Methodology Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) or
Atomic Spectroscopy (AS)
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Lead, Capillary ALL See report.