Barium, Urine

Test Code
6054


Preferred Specimen
Urine collected in Sterile Cup


Patient Preparation
Avoid exposure to gadolinium based contrast media for 48 hours prior to sample collection

Minimum Volume
0.4 mL


Transport Container
Acid-washed or trace metal-free plastic urine container


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Glass container


Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) 



Setup Schedule
Tues, Fri


Report Available
1 day




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.