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Reporting Name
BerylliumSpecimen Required
Draw blood in a metal free, royal blue-top with EDTA tube(s). Send 2 mL of EDTA whole blood refrigerated.
Seattle Children's Hospital
Note:
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Royal Blue Top with EDTA
Preferred Vol: 2 mL
Minimum Vol: 1 mL
Specimen Type
Whole Blood EDTA - Metal Free (ERB)Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA - Metal Free (ERB) | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 180 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.Method Name
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Reference Values
Reference Range: <1.0 ng/mL
CPT Code Information
83018
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FBERY | Beryllium | 8159-6 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z1177 | Beryllium | 8159-6 |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |