Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD59239Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Lead (Venous), OSHA
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Blood lead is useful in detecting industrial, dietary and accidental exposure to lead and to monitor detoxification therapy.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Lead
AnalyteLead • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
1-2 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
EDTA K2 (tan-top) or EDTA (royal blue-top) tube
Collection Instructions
Collection material such as alcohol swabs should be lead‑free. Avoid worksite collection. Note: Lead Testing will not be performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non acid-washed/non metal-free container.
Causes for Rejection
Clotted specimen; EDTA (lavender‑top) tube
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 5 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 60 days |