Barium Blood Test
A Barium Blood Test monitors exposure to Barium.
Methodology:
Inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Preparation:
No special preparation required.
Test Results:
3-7 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.
Walk-In Lab is prohibited from selling LabCorp tests to residents in the following states:NY, NJ, RI, MA, MD
Methodology:
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Preparation:
No special preparation required.
Test Results:
3-7 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.
Walk-In Lab is prohibited from selling Quest tests to residents in the following states:AZ, NY, NJ, RI
This test is designed to detect the presence of Barium in a person's blood.
Barium, a metallic element, can be found in:
- cigarettes
- filler for rubber, plastics, and resins
- rat poison
- groundwater contamination
- signal flares or fireworks
- some technology such as smartphones, computers, or TVs
- petroleum
- environmental contamination
Toxic metals, such as Barium, can cause damage to the body and contributes to many different health conditions.
Signs and symptoms of exposure:
- muscle weakness
- low blood potassium
- vomiting/diarrhea
- respiratory failure
- difficulty breathing
- abdominal pain
