Beryllium Lymphocyte Proliferation Test (BeLPT) Blood

We offer discounts based on volume. Please contact the Beryllium Program at 303-398-1722 for information on setting up an account, testing in quantity, other beryllium-related services, or with comments, questions or concerns.

All specimens sent to the laboratory should conform to all Federal and IATA shipping regulations.

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Collection, Handling and Shipping

  1. Call the Client Services Department at (800) 550-6227 option 5 to schedule the test before sample is shipped. Alternatively, you may send a fax to (800) 652-9556. Please include the number of specimens you anticipate sending. We accept samples Monday through Saturday - there are no limits on the number of samples you may collect and ship each day. Scheduling with the laboratory in advance of venipuncture is preferred.

  2. Collect 30 mL of blood in green (sodium heparin) topped tubes. Invert several times to mix and prevent clotting. Do not centrifuge.

  3. POSITIVE PATIENT IDENTIFICATION [Labeling] requires we use two (2) pieces of information [identifiers].

    • The standard two patient identifiers for ADx Laboratories are patient FULL NAME and DATE OF BIRTH.
    • Limited exception for de-identified samples would be the sample NUMBER and patient DATE OF BIRTH.
    • Both identifiers must match exactly on the specimen label and the requisition/order that corresponds to that specimen.
    • Where appropriate for multiple samples submitted together, specimen collection information (e.g. site or source, date and time of collection, etc.) must also be included on the specimen label.

  4. For each sample sent, please enclose a requisition with the name of the patient. Download a requisition form (Word).

  5. Send ambient blood priority overnight via FedEx in a well insulated container (or in the ADx shipping kit). Specimen must be received in the laboratory within 24 hours of collection. Shipping kits may be obtained by calling ADx Client Services at a cost of $5 per kit.

Address package to:
National Jewish Health
Beryllium Lab, Room M017
1400 Jackson St
Denver CO 80206
(800) 550-6227

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