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Method Name
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Specimen Required
***Must submit one specimen per order. Specimens cannot be shared between multiple orders.***
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Collection Container/Tube: Royal blue top (Trace metal-free EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Do not use disinfectants containing iodine, eg, Betadine, during venipuncture.
2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube.
3. Send refrigerated.
Note: Avoid exposure to gadolinium or iodine-based contrast media for 96 hours prior to specimen collection.
Reporting Name
Bromine - Total, BloodSpecimen Type
Whole Blood EDTA - Metal Free (ERB)Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA - Metal Free (ERB) | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days | METAL FREE |
| Frozen | 365 days | METAL FREE | |
| Ambient | 30 days | METAL FREE |
Report Available
7 to 11 daysPerforming Laboratory
NMS LabsLOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FBROM | Bromine - Total, Blood | 42725-2 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z5979 | Bromine - Total | 42725-2 |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
82542
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Reference Values
Reporting limit determined each analysis.