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Bismuth, Blood
0099478
Ordering Recommendation

May be useful in the assessment of acute or chronic exposure.

Mnemonic
BS B
Methodology
Quantitative Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-3 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Submit With Order
ARUP Consult®
Disease Topics
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Diet, medication, and nutritional supplements may introduce interfering substances. Patients should be encouraged to discontinue nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals, and non-essential over-the-counter medications (upon the advice of their physician). 
Collect
Royal Blue (K2EDTA or Na2EDTA). 
Specimen Preparation
Transport 7 mL whole blood in the original collection tube. (Min: 0.5 mL) 
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated. 
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens collected in tubes other than Royal Blue (EDTA). Specimens transported in containers other than a Royal Blue (EDTA) tube or Trace Element-Free Transport Tube. Heparin anticoagulant. Clotted specimens. 
Remarks
 
Stability
Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable 
Reference Interval
Less than or equal to 5.0 µg/L
Interpretive Data
Elevated results may be due to skin or collection-related contamination, including the use of a noncertified metal-free collection/transport tube. If contamination concerns exist due to elevated levels of blood bismuth, confirmation with a second specimen collected in a certified metal-free tube is recommended.

Compliance Statement B: For laboratory developed tests not using a RUO kit, and for FDA approved, cleared or 510(k) exempt assays with alterations. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.

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CPT Code(s)
83018
Components
Component Test Code*Component Chart NameLOINC
0099478Bismuth, Whole Blood8161-2
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Aliases
  • Bi
  • Blood concentration, bismuth