Lead, blood | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	K2 EDTA trace metal free tube
Specimen Requirement	5mL whole blood
Specimen Storage/Transport	Do not centrifuge as whole blood is required
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	Average 7 days (3 - 11 days)
Testing Laboratory Location	SGH
Laboratory	Biochemistry
Contact Number	6394 1352
Day and Time Performed	Mon – Fri 0800 hrs– 1700 hrs , Sat 0800 hrs – 1230 hrs
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Clinical Chemistry - Form A
Additional Information	Instructions Before Sampling: 1. Patient should avoid taking either gadolinium or iodine containing contrast media for at least 4 days as they can interfere with trace metal tests. 2. Finger prick method is discouraged for sampling as it can contribute to contamination. Do not centrifuge as whole blood is required.

Change History Notes

04 Aug 2021 12:00 AM

Updated Specimen Container, Specimen Requirement, Specimen Storage / Transport.

Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025