NPHL has moved to an electronic ordering system, NUlirt, and it is now the preferred method to order all tests. Once ordered, print a "batch list" (see
NUlirt Guide).
Forms Required - Nulirt batch list or NPHL Test Request Form (completed in entirety) must accompany the specimen to include the following information: symptoms and date of onset, pregnancy status, travel and vaccine history. Testing
will not be performed without all required information.
Please call NPHL Client Services at (402) 559-2440 or toll free at (800) 334-0459 for further clarification.
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| Test: |
Lead, Venous Whole Blood
- No pre-approval needed
- NUlirt Order: LEDVEN
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| Method: |
ICP-MS |
| Availability: |
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- If received by 9:00 AM, reported within 24 hours
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| Specimen: |
Venous Whole Blood |
| Collection Device: |
- EDTA (Lavender) tube
- K2EDTA (Blue) Tube
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| Volume: |
Must meet fill requirements |
| Storage/Transport: |
- Ambient air (15°-25° C) up to 7 days
- Refrigerated (2°-8° C) up to 6 months
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| Unacceptable: |
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| Specimen Stability: |
- Ambient: 1 week
- 2-8 ºC: 6 months
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| Reference Interval: |
- Reference Interval
- <=3.5 ug/dL
- Notification range: >25 ug/dL
- Critical range: >45 ug/dL
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| Reportable Disease: |
All results greater than 10ug/dL from Nebraska are reported to the Nebraska Department of Health through the douglas County Health Department |
| Revised: |
10/24/2025 |
If you have questions about proper specimen collection, please call
NPHL Client Services at (402) 559-2440 or toll free at (800) 334-0459.
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