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Tamarac Medical -- Summary & Services

SUMMARY:

Tamarac Medical is a service-oriented toxicology laboratory specializing in blood lead testing. Located in Denver, Colorado, USA, we receive and analyze both pediatric and commercial blood lead specimens from around the nation.

Tamarac Medical is an OSHA-registered lab and it holds current CLIA certification to perform all three blood lead testing methodologies accepted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We analyze dried blood collected on filter paper, whole capillary blood and whole venous blood.

The filter paper methodology is of particular interest for pediatric quantitative blood lead analysis. This methodology utilizes micro-samples of blood and involves a minimally invasive finger stick. The required two drops of blood are collected on Tamarac-provided filter paper. Once dry, the specimen is packaged and mailed (no special handling requirements) to our laboratory. Please contact us for additional information.

SERVICES:

Tamarac Medical provides all clients with a comprehensive blood lead specimen collection kit for each sample submitted. Analysis results are reported to the submitter, and to the appropriate state department of health per their requirements. Our laboratory has significant expertise in working with a wide range of organizations:

  • State Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs (CLPPP)
  • All levels of City, County and State Departments of Health and/or their associated agencies
  • WIC Agencies
  • Pediatric, Physician and other Medical office-based testing
  • Head Start Agencies
  • Community Outreach Groups
  • State Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCO), and Health Maintenance Organizations(HMO)

In addition to our expertise in the pediatric environment, we have considerable experience in meeting the blood lead testing needs of commercial accounts. We can furnish all necessary whole venous blood specimen collection supplies and arrange for expedited shipping of specimens. Our commercial accounts consist of battery manufacturers and other industrial employers who routinely monitor the blood lead levels of their employees. Please contact us for additional information.