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Lead Blood (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

Blood Lead

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

WLB

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Metal-Free EDTA

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Transport Instructions:

RoomTemp within Alfred/Esky from External sites

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

Method:

ICPMS

Additional Notes:

Reference Interval: <0.24 umol/L

The National Health and Medical Research Council recommends that if a person has a blood lead level greater than 0.24 umol/L (5 ug/dL) the source of exposure should be investigated and reduced, particularly if the person is a child or pregnant woman. Further information, including guidelines on managing lead in exposed individuals, can be sourced from www.nhmrc.gov.au/guidelines/publications/eh58

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