Children are especially susceptible to neurologic damage from lead and acute neurologic toxicity may develop without previous symptoms. Blood lead level analysis is performed to evaluate the body burden of lead.
Patients should refrain from seafood, antacids, vitamins with mineral supplements, and herbal preparations at least 3 days prior to specimen collection.
* This volume does not allow for repeat testing
To avoid trace element contamination follow these steps:
Gently mix the blood specimen immediately after collection.
Do not centrifuge or aliquot specimen
Clotted specimen
Lavender top K2 EDTA
Lead Testing will not be performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non acid-washed/non metal-free container.
Transport
Birth-6 years | <3.5 mcg/dL |
>6 years | <3.5 mcg/dL |
Blood lead levels in the range of 5-9 mcg/dL have been associated with adverse health effects in children aged 6 years and younger. Patient management varies by age and CDC Blood Level Range. Refer to the CDC website regarding Lead Publications/Case Management for recommended interventions.
Refer to current CDC Guidelines for comments and interventions recommended for each class. OSHA references 40 mcg/dL or less Guidelines dated June 3, 1993, were published in the Federal Register, Volume 58, No. 84, pp 26627-26649, May 4, 1993.
Children are especially susceptible to neurologic damage from lead and acute neurologic toxicity may develop without previous symptoms. Blood lead level analysis is performed to evaluate the body burden of lead.
1 to 2 days
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