Lead

Test information: Indicated for Inorganic Lead exposure (usually occupational) Symptoms of toxicity: abdominal pain, fatigue, anaemia, peripheral neuropathy Lead poisoning can also be recognised through basophilic stippling of red cells. Those who work with lead, requests must be paid privately or via employer (Cat 2)

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Purple Top BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Lilac Top Microtainer BD;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

1ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

N/A

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Please see the report.

UKAS number

8491

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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