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Order Code
833854
CPT
83018
Test Details
TAT

11 days

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Remarks

Cause for Rejection: Clotted Blood specimens are not acceptable. Royal Blue top tube (Trace metal-free, Sodium Heparin). Light Green top tube (Lithium Heparin). Green top tube (Sodium Heparin). Tan top tube - glass (Sodium Heparin). Green top tube (Lithium Heparin).

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Evaluate exposure to bismuth; toxicity and exposure assessment.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Royal Blue-Top (EDTA) Tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 30 days
Refrigerated 30 days
Frozen 30 days
Order Code
833854
CPT
83018
Test Details
TAT

11 days

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Remarks

Cause for Rejection: Clotted Blood specimens are not acceptable. Royal Blue top tube (Trace metal-free, Sodium Heparin). Light Green top tube (Lithium Heparin). Green top tube (Sodium Heparin). Tan top tube - glass (Sodium Heparin). Green top tube (Lithium Heparin).

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Evaluate exposure to bismuth; toxicity and exposure assessment.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Royal Blue-Top (EDTA) Tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 30 days
Refrigerated 30 days
Frozen 30 days