Lead (Venous)

Lead (Venous)

Test Code

599
83655
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
599
83655
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Ordering Restrictions may apply. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Lead (Venous) - Blood lead level analysis is performed to evaluate the body burden of lead.

Test Resources

Test Summary

Comprehensive Toxic Metal Panel, 24-Hour Urine

Test Summary

Lead (Venous)

Test Details

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) or Atomic Spectroscopy (AS)

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 the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

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.

Alternative Name(s)

PB, Pediatric,Blood Lead,Lead Screen,PB, BL

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) or Atomic Spectroscopy (AS)
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

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.

Alternative Name(s)

PB, Pediatric,Blood Lead,Lead Screen,PB, BL
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

3 mL whole blood collected in a K2 EDTA (tan-top) tube or EDTA (royal blue-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

Whole blood collected in: Sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube or 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

Collection Instructions

Collection material such as alcohol swabs should be lead-free. Use powderless gloves. Once washed, fingers must not come into contact with any surface. Clean skin (area for venipuncture) with lead-free alcohol swab prior to puncture. Avoid worksite collection.

Transport Container

K2 EDTA (tan-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 5 days

  • Refrigerated: 14 days
  • Frozen: 60 days

Reject Criteria

Clotted specimen • EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
3 mL whole blood collected in a K2 EDTA (tan-top) tube or EDTA (royal blue-top) tube
Whole blood collected in: Sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube or 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.
0.5 mL
Collection material such as alcohol swabs should be lead-free. Use powderless gloves. Once washed, fingers must not come into contact with any surface. Clean skin (area for venipuncture) with lead-free alcohol swab prior to puncture. Avoid worksite collection.
K2 EDTA (tan-top) tube
Room temperature

Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 60 days

Clotted specimen • EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Service Area must be determined
Ordering Restrictions may apply. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
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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