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Test ID: BERU

Beryllium, Random Urine

Test Overview

Method

High resolution sector field inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (HR-SF-ICP-MS)

Result Included

Creatinine (mg/L); Creatinine (mmol/L); Beryllium (µg/g creatinine); Beryllium (nmol/mol creatinine)

Specimen

Specimen Type

Urine (Random)

Volume

Sample Volume

10.0 mL

Minimum Volume

5.0 mL

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Collect in metal-free container.

Handling Information

Transfer in metal-free container.

Additional Information

Provide date of birth and gender. Indicate “Random”.

Stability

Ambient Refrigerated Frozen
14 days 11 months 11 months

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

10 days

Results

Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
  1. Beryllium
    ng/g Cre
    <= 191
  2. Beryllium
    µmol/mol Cre
    <= 2.4

    Comment

    Reference Ranges are based on Non-Occupationally exposed population.

Referral Location

Canada

Interface & Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Name Result Codes Units
BERU Beryllium,U,umol/mol creatinine 33116 umol/mol creatinine
Beryllium,U,ng/g creatinine 33119 ng/g creatinine
Creatinine,U,mg/L 33012 mg/L
Creatinine,U,mmol/L 33008 mmol/L
Trace Elements Reference Ranges 34500

Test Version

Last Updated

2024-07-19