13 days
Inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
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Measures total barium levels in blood. Evaluates environmental or oupational exposure.
Whole Blood
2 mL
Royal blue-top (EDTA) metal-free tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | Contact Technical Support |
| Frozen | Contact Technical Support |