Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD01004Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Lab Quest DiagnosticsLab Test ID 39027
Lead, Capillary
Also known as: PB, Pediatric, Lead Screen, PB, BL
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Not provided.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Lead
AnalyteLead, Capillary • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Result Codes
- 10368-9
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Container
EDTA capillary (lavender-top) tube
Collection Instructions
Use powderless gloves; wash hands thoroughly with soap and dry with clean, low-lint towel; fingers must not contact any surface; clean skin with lead-free alcohol swab prior to puncture; avoid worksite collection
Causes for Rejection
Clotted specimens
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 5 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 60 days |