Test Code LEADX Lead, Whole Blood, Capillary

Important Note

Effective 8/28/25, this test is down at Pathlab. Please order PBDCM (LAB830) to Mayo during this downtime.

Hospital Ordering Code
LAB830 Lead, Capillary Blood

Container/Tube Type:

Lavender (EDTA)
Capillary specimens only.

Collection Information:

Collect blood in a lavender (EDTA) microtainer.

Transport Information:

Transport original container refrigerated to laboratory.

Minimum Sample Volume:

0.2 mL of EDTA whole blood

Unacceptable Conditions:

Clotted specimens

Stability Comments:

Samples must be received in the laboratory and mixed with pretreatment reagent within 72 hours of specimen collection.

Pathology Laboratory, UnityPoint Health, Des Moines

83655

Aniodic Stripping

Daily

Refrigerated Stability:

72 hours
Preferred

Ambient Stability:

72 hours
Acceptable

Lead (Pb), Pb (Lead)