Nortriptyline Blood Level
Blood lead level is a test that measures the amount of lead in the blood.
Alternative Names
Blood lead levels
How the test is performed
Blood is drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing medicine (antiseptic). The health care provider wraps an elastic band around the upper arm to apply pressure to the area and make the vein swell with blood.
Next, the health care provider gently inserts a needle into the vein. The...
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