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
Components:
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.