Beryllium lymphocyte proliferation tests (BeLPT) are used for detecting an individual’s sensitivity to beryllium and for clinical evaluation and diagnosis of patients for chronic beryllium disease. Beryllium is a lightweight metal that can cause a chronic granulomatous disease called berylliosis and more commonly chronic beryllium disease (CBD). The disability associated with CBD is primarily due …
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