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HelpEpic Test Code LAB3747 Beryllium, Blood
Additional Codes
MML Code: FBERY
NY State Approved
YesPerforming Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.Reporting Name
BerylliumMethod Name
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
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 |
Specimen Required
Draw blood in a metal free, royal blue-top with EDTA tube(s). Send 2 mL of EDTA whole blood refrigerated.
Bassett Healthcare Network Clinical Laboratories
Note:
Blood Tube Draw Volume
Min 50% draw volume
Specimen Type
Whole Blood EDTA - Metal Free (ERB)Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Reference Values
Reference Range: <1.0 ng/mL
Report Available
3 to 7 daysDay(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Code Information
83018
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |