The University of Iowa (UIHC)
Department of Pathology
LABORATORY SERVICES HANDBOOK

Lead
Order Code: BLPB
Epic Lab Code: LAB98
Order Form: A-1a Miscellaneous Request or Epic Req 		  Chemistry
6240 RCP
356-3527 
Specimen:
 
Whole Blood
Collection Medium:
Lavender top tube (EDTA) 


Alternate
Collection Media:


Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection 
containers.


Minimum:


3 mL lavendar top tube, EDTA green top, or special trace metals tube or 
one lavender top (EDTA) microtube for pediatric patients.


Testing Schedule:


Testing offered once per week on Fridays, excluding 
University holidays. For same day service, sample must 
be received by 0700.  For additional services, contact
Clinical Pathology Resident on-call at pager #3404.


Analytic Time:


7 working days


Reference Range:


Children: <10 ug/dl
  Adults: <10 ug/dl


Methodology:


Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry


CPT Code:


83655




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Updated: 07/14/2008

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