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Test Code FBERY Beryllium, Blood

Important Note

This test is only orderable by the laboratory.  To request this test in EPIC, please order LAB001 MAYO MISCELLANEOUS TEST.  Fill out appropriate prompts and request the Mayo test code listed above.

If you need further assistance, please contact the laboratory at 406-414-5010.

Performing Laboratory

Medtox Laboratories, Inc.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood EDTA - Metal Free (ERB)


Specimen Required


Draw blood in a metal free, royal blue-top with EDTA tube(s). Send 2 mL of EDTA whole blood refrigerated.


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

Reject Due To

Hemolysis NA
Lipemia NA
Icterus NA
Other NA

Reference Values

Reference Range: <1.0 ng/mL

 

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

CPT Code Information

83018

Report Available

3 to 7 days

Method Name

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)