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Reporting Name
Barium, SerumSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a EDTA metal-free royal blue-top tube(s), plasma gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 2 mL metal-free EDTA plasma refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Serum
Draw blood in a metal-free royal blue-top tube(s), serum gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 2 mL metal-free serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 180 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |
Reference Values
Units: ng/mL
Reference range has not been established.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
3 to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.CPT Code Information
83018
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FBARS | Barium, Serum | 5589-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z3368 | Barium | 5589-7 |
Method Name
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)