Test Code 0242156 Lead, Blood, Capillary

Important Note

Specimen must arrive in laboratory within 72 hours of draw.

For venous samples, order Mayo PBDV

Electrochemistry

Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Type: Capillary whole blood

Collection Container/Tube: Lavender-top [EDTA] MICROTAINER®.

Specimen Volume: 500 ul

Specimen Minimum Volume: 250 ul

Collection Instructions:

1. Properly wash collection site and clean with alcohol.

2. Specimen source, capillary is required for test method at Alomere Health.

*Reject due to: clotted sample

Refrigerated

<3.5 mcg/dL

Critical value (automatic call back): >30 mcg/dL

Monday through Friday

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