| Test CODE | NAME |
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BLPB
Lead, Whole Blood
| Methodology: | Quantitative Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 1-3 days |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Diet, medication and nutritional supplements may introduce interfering substance. Patient should be encouraged to discontinue nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals and non-essential over-the-counter medications (upon the advice of their physician) and avoid shellfish and seafood for 48 to 72 hours. Collect: Lavender (EDTA) - 3 ml Whole Blood Specimen Preparation: Send original tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room Temperature Stability: Room Temperature/Refrigerated : 1 week
Reject: Serum, Plasma, Heparinized, Clotted, Unlabeled Samples NOTE: * This test is not available for New York patients, please refer to test code L625 for specimen requirements.* Performing Laboratory
Accu Reference Medical Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 83655 |