Test directory: Lead, Blood Capillary

Ordering Code742C
Test NameLead, Blood Capillary
AliasBlood Lead
Preferred SpecimenCapillary whole blood
Preferred ContainerMicrotainer EDTA
Other Specimen/ContainerMicrotainer EDTA only. For venous collection, order H742A.
Optimum Volume1 mL
Collection InstructionsCapillary 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 RequirementsOahu: Ambient
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 5 Days
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 60 Days
Rejection CriteriaClotted
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time5 Days
MethodologyInductively 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 April 25, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Lead, CapillaryALLSee report.