Test Details
Methodology
Lead by atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS); ZPP by fluorometry
Result Turnaround Time
2 - 5 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Test Includes
Lead, blood; zinc protoporphyrin
Use
Monitor exposure to lead
Custom Additional Information
See individual tests.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole blood
Volume
7 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube or tan-top lead-free tube; submit original tube.
Collection Instructions
Mix tube thoroughly to avoid clotting. Hemolysis will not affect the tests. Recollect if clots are present.
Reference Range
See individual tests.
Storage Instructions
Room temperature. Stable for five days at room temperature or for seven days when refrigerated.
Causes for Rejection
Clotted specimen; frozen specimen; hemolyzed specimen; icteric specimen
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 038170 | Lead Standard Profile, Blood | 77307-7 | 007027 | Lead, Blood (Adult) | ug/dL | 77307-7 |
| 038170 | Lead Standard Profile, Blood | 77307-7 | 012082 | Zinc Protoporphyrin (ZPP),OSHA | ug/dL | 2895-1 |
| Order Code | 038170 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Lead Standard Profile, Blood | |||||
| Order Loinc | 77307-7 | |||||
| Result Code | 007027 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Lead, Blood (Adult) | |||||
| UofM | ug/dL | |||||
| Result LOINC | 77307-7 | |||||
| Order Code | 038170 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Lead Standard Profile, Blood | |||||
| Order Loinc | 77307-7 | |||||
| Result Code | 012082 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Zinc Protoporphyrin (ZPP),OSHA | |||||
| UofM | ug/dL | |||||
| Result LOINC | 2895-1 |