Workplace ZPP, ZPP
8 days
Fluorometry
ZPP, blood: Adults: 0−99 μg/dL: BEI® (sampling time is after one month's exposure)
This test is for workplace monitoring. For nonworkplace monitoring, please order test 010170. Environmental and biological exposure indices (BEI) references will be listed on the report.1 For workplace exposure to lead, please refer to the BEI. Levels above the environmental exposure range are not always indicative of lead poisoning.
Note: This test is not intended for the evaluation of suspected porphyrias, including congenital erythropoietic porphyria. The Porphyrins, Evaluation, RBC test is intended for that purpose. This test is intended for the evaluation of suspected lead toxicity and iron deficiency anemia.
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Monitor chronic industrial exposure to lead
Whole blood
7 mL
Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube or tan-top lead-free tube; submit original tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
Mix tube thoroughly to avoid clotting.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 5 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |