Specimen: 4 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood from 1 metal free Royal Blue Top (K2EDTA) tube available from MEDILAB. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE. Use powderless gloves during specimen collection.

Stability (Room): 6 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 72 hrs

Stability (Frozen): N/A

Method: AAS with Zeeman correction

Comment: Use only specified container available from MEDILAB. If Gadolinium or Iodine containing contrast media has been administered, the specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 10 – 15 days

Usage: Blood Lead is useful in detecting industrial, dietary and accidental exposure to lead and to monitor detoxification therapy.

Specialty: Physician

Disease: Industrial diseases

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Courier Charges:

Home Collection: Available

Department: BIOPHYSICS

Pre-test Information: If Gadolinium or Iodine containing contrast media has been administered, specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.