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Expected Turnaround Time
5 - 9 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Urine (random)
Volume
10 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Metal-free plastic urine container or metal-free transfer tube
Collection
Use metal-free or acid-washed containers for collection; transfer an aliquot of urine to metal-free transport tube
Storage Instructions
Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.
Causes for Rejection
Use of non−metal-free collection containers or tubes
Test Details
Use
Evaluate exposure to beryllium
Methodology
Inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Reference Interval
<2.0 ng/mL
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 808540 | Beryllium, Urine | 5595-4 | 808542 | Beryllium, Urine | ng/ml | 5595-4 |
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