Test Details
Mnemonic
PBINP
Ordering Code
3600489
CPT-4 Code(s)
83655; 84202
Specimen Information
Patient Preparation
Collect from patient aged 16 years or older.
Collect
Dark blue (K2EDTA)
Specimen Preparation
Send 3.0 mL whole blood. A completed lead requisition must accompany
sample.
sample.
Alternate Specimen
Whole blood: Dark blue (NaHep), tan (K2EDTA)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Serum. Specimens collected in tubes other than Dark blue (K2EDTA), Dark blue (NaHep), or tan
(K2EDTA). Hemolyzed, clotted specimens.
(K2EDTA). Hemolyzed, clotted specimens.
Stability
Room temperature: 30 hours
Refrigerated: 5 weeks
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 5 weeks
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Quantitative Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)/Hematofluorometry
Reference Range
Components Reference Interval
Lead, Industrial, Whole Blood
Less than or equal to 4.9 μg/dL
Zinc Protoporphyrin, Blood
0-40 μg/dL
Zinc Protoporphyrin (ZPP) Whole Blood Ratio
0-69 μmol ZPP/mol heme
Lead, Industrial, Whole Blood
Less than or equal to 4.9 μg/dL
Zinc Protoporphyrin, Blood
0-40 μg/dL
Zinc Protoporphyrin (ZPP) Whole Blood Ratio
0-69 μmol ZPP/mol heme
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes