Lead (Blood)

Code

LEAD

Sample Reqs

A

Turnaround

5 days

Special instructions

No special instructions

Sample type guide

A

Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml (6ml EDTA tubes are used for specific PCR assays)

Related specialties

• Biochemistry
• Occupational health
• Trace metals in blood

Related profiles

• Mineral Screen and Industrial Heavy Metal Screen (Trace Metals)
• Trace Metal (Blood) Profile

Additional information

• Request forms
• Specimens: collection, packaging, transport, rejection criteria
• Discontinued tests