Beryllium

Test ID: 

704075

CPT code:

83018

Clinical Use:

Evaluate exposure to beryllium

Specimen Type:

Urine (random)

Requested Volume: 

10 mL

Minimum Volume: 

0.5 mL

Container Type: 

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.

Rejection Criteria

Use of non−metal-free collection containers or tubes