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Clinical System Name
Miscellaneous Test
Synonyms
Bromine
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Dark Blue/No additive Trace Element Tube or Dark Blue/EDTA Trace Element Tube
Preferred Vol: 4.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 2.0 mL
Note: Gold SST and Lavender/EDTA are not acceptable.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Gold SST and Lavender/EDTA are not acceptable.
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage location: Aliquot 0.7 - 2.0 mL serum or plasma. Store specimen in CPA refrigerator Send Outs rack.
Off-site collection: Aliquot 0.7 - 2.0 mL serum or plasma. Send specimen refrigerated.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum or Plasma | Room temp |
30 d |
| Refrigerated | 30 d | |
| Frozen |
12 m |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | T | 5 - 7 d |
Performing Laboratory
NMS Labs
200 Welsh Road
Horsham, PA 19044
Phone Number: (215) 657-4900 or (800) 522-6671
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
82542
Methodology
Method: Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Analytical Volume: 0.7 mL Serum or Plasma
Limitations:
Reference Range
Interpretive report provided.
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: |
Bromine - Total, Serum/Plasma |
| Reference Test Number: |
0720SP |
| Instructions: |
Send Monday through Friday via FedEx Priority Overnight. NMS accepts Saturday deliveries. |
Description
Exposure Monitoring; Therapeutic Drug Monitoring