ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Beryllium, Serum or Plasma : 0091278

Mnemonic: BERYLLIUM

Methodology: Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-6 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Royal blue (trace metal-free).

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 2 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Trace Element-Free Transport Tube (ARUP supply #43116). (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Serum separator tubes.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Indefinite

Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 83018
Cross References: Be (Beryllium, Serum or Plasma)
 
 

 

 

 
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