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Lead with Zinc Protoporphyrin
Components
| Name | Method | Department | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead with XZZP |
Inductively coupled plasma/ mass spectrometry Quantitative Hematofluorometry |
Core Lab, Metals |
Battery Members
Lead and Zinc Protoporphyrin
Specimen Requirements
Whole blood
| Container Type | Container Size | Specimen Volume |
|---|---|---|
PreferredRoyal blue (EDTA) |
7 mL | 7 mL |
AlternatePurple tube (EDTA) |
6 mL | 6 mL |
AlternatePurple tube (EDTA) |
Micro sample tube | 1 mL |
AlternateTan - metal free (EDTA) |
7 mL | 7 mL |
Stability
Room temperature - 30 hour(s)
Refrigerated - 2 week(s)
Specimen Preparation
- Mix by gentle inversion immediately after collection
- Do not centrifuge
- Do not freeze
- Transport to laboratory as soon as possible
Reasons for Rejection
- Centrifuged specimen
- Clotted specimen
- Gross hemolysis
- Frozen specimen
- Wrong collection tube
Comments
For Lead testing only: Contact Laboratory Services (1-800-934-6575 or 614-722-5477) for STAT analysis. STAT analysis is NOT available for Zinc Protoporphyrin testing.
CPT Code
- 84202
- 83655