Test Code:  INDPB
Assay Schedule:  M-F
Reporting Schedule:  1-5 days
CPT:  83655 ; 84202
Tests Panel Components:  Lead, Blood, Zinc Protoporphyrin (ZPP) and Zinc Protoporphyrin (ZPP) to Heme Ratio Whole Blood.

Collection

• Blood, whole

• K2 EDTA Trace Element (royal blue top)

• Preferred: 7.0mL
• Minimum: 2.0mL

• Ambient: 30 hours
• Refrigerated: 5 weeks
• Frozen: Unacceptable

Processing & Shipping

Specimen Processing:
CRITICAL: Do not centrifuge. Protect specimen from light.

Shipping Instructions:
Ship refrigerated

Special Instructions:
Protect from light during collection, storage and shipment. Not available for children under age 16.

Rejection Criteria:
Clotted, hemolyzed, frozen and heparinized specimens are unacceptable. Samples for children under age 16 are unacceptable.