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Biomarkers · Chemical

Beryllium, Urine

Primary unit
ng/ml
LOINC codes
13827-1, 5595-4
Tests that measure Beryllium, Urine
Labcorp 1, Quest Diagnostics 1

Tests

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Labcorp 1 test

Single-analyte tests

  • Beryllium, Urine 808540

    Urine · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 5 - 9 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
    Collection
    Use metal-free or acid-washed containers for collection; transfer an aliquot of urine to metal-free transport tube
    Reference notes
    <2.0 ng/mL
    Labcorp catalog page

Quest Diagnostics 1 test

Panels that include this biomarker

  • Beryllium, Urine 6057

    2 analytes · Urine · Fasting not stated

    Method and collection
    Method
    Colorimetry (C) • Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
    Preparation
    Avoid exposure to gadolinium-based contrast media for 48 hours prior to sample collection
    Reference notes
    <0.5 mcg/L May be elevated in smokers
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

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