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Beryllium Lymphocyte Proliferation, Blood
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Ordering Recommendation
Recommended test for identifying beryllium sensitization and chronic beryllium disease (CBD). Use in asymptomatic individuals with chronic exposure to beryllium or in symptomatic individuals with a history of beryllium exposure.
Mnemonic
Methodology
Cell Culture
Performed
Varies
Reported
14-17 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Green (sodium heparin).
Specimen must be received at performing laboratory with 24 hours of collection. Do not send to ARUP Laboratories. For direct submission instructions, please contact ARUP Referral Testing at (800) 242-2787, ext. 5145. Gently invert several times to mix and prevent clotting. Do not centrifuge. Transport 40 mL whole blood in the original collection tube(s). (Min: 30 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Send Monday- Thursday only. Specimen must be sent directly to performing laboratory. Room temperature.
Centrifuged specimens.
Ambient: 30 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
By Report
Interpretive Data
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
86353; 80503
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2011053 | Beryllium Lymphocyte Proliferation |
Aliases
- BeLPT
- Beryllium Lymphocyte Stimulation, Blood
- LPT
- Metals
National Jewish
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