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lead, whole blood
Synonyms:  
Computer Code: LEAD
Specimen Collection: Brown top tube preferred.
Lavender (EDTA)
Green top (heparinized)
Capillary tube accepted.
ALL CONTAINERS MUST BE FILLED TO DRAW CAPACITY.
Pediatrics: 0.5 mL blood (lavender microtainer, must be full).
Call Chem Lab at 262-3515. 
Minimum Volume: 2 mL 
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Refrigerate. 
Reference Values:  
Lab Code: CC 
Requisition: SPEC C
Test Frequency: Mon-Fri 
Routine TAT: 1 day 
Stat TAT: 2 hr (Call lab for stat testing.) 
CPT Code(s): 83655 
LCD or NCD:  
Methodology Used: 4
See Addendum XVII

Albany Medical Center
43 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY, 12208 		Date: 05/25/2013
Time: 23:59:50 (24hr)