Bismuth, Blood
Test Summary
Excessive use of bismuth containing medications may cause renal damage and other adverse effects.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non acid washed/non metal free container may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that a re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
Patient Preparation
Avoid taking bismuth preparations such as Pepto-Bismol for least 1 week prior to collection.
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in: sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Gross hemolysis • Clotted
Order Code
BISMUT
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB5272
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 83018
Billing Code
- 670590
CPT Statement
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute Valencia
27027 Tourney Road
Valencia CA, 91355
27027 Tourney Road
Valencia CA, 91355
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
| <0.5 mcg/L | Nonexposed |
| 4-30 mcg/L | Therapeutic |
| >50 mcg/L | Toxic |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday morning; Report available: 4 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non acid washed/non metal free container may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that a re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
Patient Preparation
Avoid taking bismuth preparations such as Pepto-Bismol for least 1 week prior to collection.
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in: sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Gross hemolysis • Clotted
Result Information
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
| <0.5 mcg/L | Nonexposed |
| 4-30 mcg/L | Therapeutic |
| >50 mcg/L | Toxic |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday morning; Report available: 4 days