Lead (Maternal) LEADMAT

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Lead Blood (Maternal)

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Lead Blood (Maternal)

Clinical Info

Monitor maternal blood for environmental lead exposure.

Specimen Type

Container

Tan-Lead

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube or tan-top lead-free tube
Specimen: 3 mL Whole Blood (0.5mL min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
 
Stability-14 Days Refrigerated, Room Temperature and Frozen

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

14 Days Refrigerated, Room Temperature and Frozen

Methodology

Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) or inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Days Performed

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp of America

CPT

83655
 
Loinc:  5671-3

PDM

1659234

Result Interpretation

 

Result of Screening Test

Perform Diagnostic Test on Venous Blood

<5 μg/dL

No follow-up is indicated.

5−14 μg/dL

Within one month. Obtain a maternal BLL or cord BLL at delivery.

15−24 μg/dL

Within one month and then every two to three months. Obtain a maternal BLL or cord BLL at delivery.

25−44 μg/dL

Within one to four weeks and then every month. Obtain a maternal BLL or cord BLL at delivery. Within 24 hours 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.

 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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