Lead, RBC
Ordering Recommendation
Not recommended for the routine assessment of lead toxicity.
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Royal Blue (K2EDTA).
Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transport 2 mL RBCs in the original collection tube. (Min: 0.7 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Room temperature.
Ambient: Undefined; Refrigerated: Undefined; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Quantitative Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Varies
Reported
8-11 days
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
83655
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2011414 | Lead, RBC | 5674-7 |
Aliases
National Medical Services (NMS)