Clinical Toxicology Kit #6- Lead in Capillary Blood
| Kit Number: | 6 |
| Kit Contents: | One kit provides 100 tests. Contents: ▪ 50 Styrofoam mailers/sleeves ▪ 100 Pre-Printed Return labels ▪ 100 Exempt Human Specimen labels ▪ 100 Alcohol swabs (1/2 box) ▪ 50 Sterile gauze pads (1 box) ▪ 100 Lancets (2 boxes) ▪ 100 Microcontainers (multivettes) ▪ Roll of labeling tape ▪ 100 Latex free Bandages 100 Biohazard bags ▪ 200 Absorbent material per kit ▪ Procedure for the Collection of Capillary Blood Lead Specimens ▪ Clinical Metals Submission form |
| Kit Description: | Materials for capillary collection of blood for lead testing |
| Collection Instructions: | The procedure for collecting finger stick (capillary) blood lead specimens are included in the kit. Specimen collectors should thoroughly familiarize themselves with the collection procedure before collecting patient specimens. Additional copies are available from the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) by calling (608) 224-6252. Specimens are stable for several days if held at room temperature and for weeks at refrigerated temperatures. The WSLH staff can also answer questions regarding collection kits, collection procedure, and result interpretation. For information regarding appropriate medical and environmental follow-up for children with elevated blood lead levels, contact the WI Division of Public Health Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program at 608-266-5817. |
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