Lead (Venous), OSHA and Zinc Protoporphyrin Evaluation

Test Code

22996

CPT Code(s)

83655, 84202

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

Test Code

22996

CPT Code(s)

83655, 84202

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

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Clinical Significance

Lead (Venous), OSHA and Zinc Protoporphyrin Evaluation

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Methodology

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Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

Lead, Blood

Industrial Exposure

<40 mcg/dL

mcg/dL = mcg/100g for OSHA
(Refer to current governmental regulations for exposure criteria.)

Zinc Protoporphyrin

Industrial Exposure

<100 mcg/dL

(Refer to current OSHA regulation for exposure criteria.)

Alternative Name(s)

ZPP

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

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Assay Category

Reference Range(s)

Lead, Blood

Industrial Exposure

<40 mcg/dL

mcg/dL = mcg/100g for OSHA
(Refer to current governmental regulations for exposure criteria.)

Zinc Protoporphyrin

Industrial Exposure

<100 mcg/dL

(Refer to current OSHA regulation for exposure criteria.)

Alternative Name(s)

ZPP

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

2 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (tan-top) tube or EDTA (royal blue-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube

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.

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

EDTA (tan-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Hemolysis • Clotted

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

2 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (tan-top) tube or EDTA (royal blue-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube

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.

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

EDTA (tan-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Hemolysis • Clotted

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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