BISMUTH
Bismuth, Blood
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3643
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Royal blue top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Whole blood
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.4 mL
Collection Procedure:
Submit blood for testing in original royal blue top (EDTA) tube.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
Frozen - 30 days
Refrigerated - 30 days
Room temperature - 30 days
Unacceptable Condition:
1. Specimens not submitted in a royal blue top (EDTA) tube will be rejected.
2. Clotted specimens will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
83018 - Bismuth (EAP 30021414)
Method:
Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)