Lead (Maternal) LEADMAT
Synonyms |
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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
Lead Blood (Maternal) |
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Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
Lead Blood (Maternal) |
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EPIC Order Name |
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Clinical Info |
Monitor maternal blood for environmental lead exposure. |
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Specimen Type |
Blood |
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Container |
Tan-Lead |
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Collection Instructions |
Container/Tube: Royal blue-top (EDTA) Tube |
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Transport Instructions |
Refrigerated |
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Specimen Stability |
14 Days Refrigerated, Room Temperature and Frozen |
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Methodology |
Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) or inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS) |
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Days Performed |
TAT: 2-5 Days |
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Performing Laboratory |
LabCorp of America |
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CPT |
83655 |
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PDM |
1659234 |
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Result Interpretation
and then at frequent intervals depending on clinical interventions and trends in BLL. Consultation with a clinician experienced in the management of pregnant women with BLLs in this range is strongly advised. Obtain a maternal BLL or cord BLL at delivery |
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