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More Information
The following references provide additional information about blood sample
collection, blood lead testing, and Magellan Diagnostics LeadCare II products.
Blood Sample Collection
Information about sample collection is available from the Clinical Laboratory
Standards Institute (CLSI) or the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
• CLSI (Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute) GP41-A6:
Procedure for the Collection of Diagnostic Blood Specimens by
Venipuncture; Approved Standard -- Sixth Edition (ISBN 1-56238-
650-6). www.clsi.org
• CLSI (Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute) GP44-A4:
Procedures for the Handling and Processing of Blood Specimens;
Approved Guideline – 4th ed. (ISBN 1-56238-724-3). www.clsi.org
• CDC Guidelines for Collecting and Handling Blood Lead Samples -
2004 - Video presentation describes how to collect and handle
samples that will be used for blood lead testing.
www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/training/blood_lead_samples.htm
Blood Lead Testing
Visit the CDC’s website at www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/about/program.htm for the
most up-to-date information regarding blood lead testing.
LeadCare II Product Information
Visit www.leadcare2.com for additional information about our products and
resources.
How to Get Help
A Product Support Specialist is available Monday through Friday,
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (EST).
Call LeadCare Product Support at 1-800-275-0102.
Email LeadCareSupport@magellandx.com.