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Barium, Urine

CPT 83018

Test Details

Methodology

Inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Result Turnaround Time

5 - 9 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

Use

Evaluate exposure to barium

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Urine (random)

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.

Reference Range

Unexposed population: <20.0 ng/mL

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

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
811570 Barium, Urine 808546 Barium ng/ml 5590-5
Order Code811570
Order Code NameBarium, Urine
Order Loinc
Result Code808546
Result Code NameBarium
UofMng/ml
Result LOINC5590-5