Lead, Blood

Test Name

Lead, Blood

LIS Code

LEADVP

Availability

Daily

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Whole Blood

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Lavender Top or Non Gel Green Top (Sodium Heparin)

Container Whole Blood Required

3 ml whole blood in a lavender Top or Non Gel Green Top (Sodium Heparin) or 1.5 ml whole blood in (2) Lavender Top Microtainers

Summary Test Name

Lead, Blood

Specimen Stability

14 days if refrigerated

Minimum Volume

1 ml whole blood in lavender or non-gel green top (Sodium Heparin)

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Reference Value

Accompanies report