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| Test Name | LEAD |
| Synonyms | PB |
| Avail Stat? | N |
| Specimen | Whole Blood. Lead request form is required per state regulations. Call Pathology to obtain lead form. |
| Container | Lavender (EDTA). No other tubes allowed. |
| Days Perf. | W,F |
| Processing | Refrigerate (no centrifugation). |
| Interp | Lead poisoning cannot be ruled out by normal blood levels, since lead accumul- ates in organs. Lead specimens (espec- ially micro) are easily contaminated. Critical Value >45 |
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