Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC22788Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Barium, Urine
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Evaluate exposure to barium
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Barium
AnalyteBarium
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 5590-5 - Barium Ur-mCnc
Result Turnaround Time
5-9 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Urine
Volume
10 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Metal-free plastic urine container or metal-free transfer tube
Collection Instructions
Use metal-free or acid washed containers for collection; transfer an aliquot of urine to a 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
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | <3 days |
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