Test Code LEADP LEAD, PEDIATRIC, BLOOD

Important Note

NOTE: Full size 3 mL whole blood lavender-top EDTA collection tubes are not acceptable for this testing. Specimens should be submitted in lead-free tan-top tubes, trace element-free EDTA royal blue-top tubes, or sodium heparin royal blue-top specimen collection tubes. Lavender-top microtainer collection tubes are acceptable for testing.

Lead-free tan-top tubes have been disconued by the manufacturer but should still be utilized for lead testing unless beyond the expiration date on tube or supply is exhausted.

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
SoftID	LEADP
EPIC	LAB830

Performing Laboratory

Maine Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory

Useful For

Detecting lead in children 6 years or younger

Method Name

Atomic Absorption-Graphite Furnace

Reference Values

REFERENCE RANGE FOR CHILDREN (under 6 years of age):

There is no known safe threshold for lead in children. Reference range for children (under 6 years of age) is <3.5 ug/dL

REFERENCE RANGE FOR ADULTS:

5 µg/dL per CDC/NIOSH guidelines – Normal

Days and Times Test Performed

1 day weekly

Report Available

7 Days

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Preferred Container

NOTE: Lead-free tan-top tubes have been disconued by the manufacturer but should still be utilized for lead testing unless beyond the expiration date on tube or supply is exhausted.

Royal Blue Trace Element Free EDTA

Preferred Volume

Whole Blood: 0.5 mL

Minimum Volume

Whole Blood: 0.3 mL

Specimen Collection and Handling

1. Mix sample well after collection and send specimen refrigerated.

2. Please include source of draw (VENOUS or CAPILLARY) on request form.

3. A Lead Testing Form must accompany all specimens. Complete form prior to printing.

Click here to view the Maine State HETL Lead Form

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

This test, when ordered on Medicare patients, is subject to the National Coverage Determination (NCD) policies. Please verify that the diagnosis code (ICD code) you have chosen demonstrates medical necessity for the test as documented in the physician’s patient record. The CMS web site is available to assist you with this verification. A properly executed Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) must be submitted with the specimen if medical necessity is not demonstrated by the ICD code chosen.

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
83655	Lead, Quantitative

Keywords

LEAD

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