Lead, Blood
Service type
Nutrition/Toxicology
Fee
Reference Lab Fee
Days tested
M-F
Turnaround time
6-7 business days. Delay of results may occur due to outsourcing.
Specimen Requirements
0.5 ml whole blood
Shipping container
EDTA Lavender Top Tube (preferred) or heparin tube
Coolant
Frozen gel packs
Location Term
Forwarded to Reference Lab
Submission Form(s)
Best Practice
Description
Mix sample well immediately to prevent clotting. Do not freeze. This analyte is also available as part of the toxic elements panels. Test code: 70019