Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC33094Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Beryllium, Serum or Plasma
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Evaluate exposure to beryllium
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Beryllium
AnalyteBeryllium concentration
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 5594-7 - Beryllium SerPl-mCnc
Result Codes
- 5594-7 - Beryllium SerPl-mCnc
Result Turnaround Time
5-9 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Royal blue‑top (EDTA) metal‑free tube
Collection Instructions
Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Transfer separated serum or plasma 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 tubes
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