Barium, Serum/Plasma
Use
This test is used to detect the presence of barium in serum or plasma, enabling assessment of exposure to toxic barium levels potentially associated with environmental sources, industrial compounds, or contamination from products such as fireworks or rodenticides.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
5-8 days
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Specimen
Plasma
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Royal blue (K2EDTA or Na2EDTA) tube; alternate: Royal blue (no additive)
Collection Instructions
Collect via venipuncture in royal blue tube, separate serum or plasma from cells as soon as possible (within 2 hours), and transfer to acid‑washed or trace element‑free transport tube.
Storage Instructions
Transport refrigerated; acceptable room temperature, refrigerated or frozen for storage/transport.
Causes for Rejection
Separator tubes
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 1 month |
| Refrigerated | 1 month |
| Frozen | 1 month |
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