Test Overview
Method
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Result Included
Bromine Total
Aliases/Synonyms
Bromide
Specimen
Specimen Type
Avoid gel-separator tubesSerum
Plasma
Containers
Collection Containers
Royal blue top (no additive); Royal blue top (EDTA – plasma)
Volume
Sample Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Specimen Comment
Avoid gel separator tubes.
Patient Preparation
Avoid exposure to gadolinium or iodine based contrast media for 96 hours prior to sample collection. Do not use disinfectants containing iodine, such as Betadine ®,during venipuncture.
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Promptly centrifuge and separate serum or plasma into a deionized water rinsed transport tube using approved guidelines.
Additional Information
Indicate specimen and collection tube type
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 30 days | 30 days | 12 months |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Gel-separator tubes or Lavender top (EDTA) or Gray top (oxalate - flouride - plasma) |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
12 days
Results
-
Bromine Total, S/Pmg/LSee note below
Comment
Reporting Limit: 0.50 mg/L.
The population reference interval derived from NMS Labs data (n=129) is usually between 0.9 and 7.3 mg/L (2.5th - 97.5th percentiles). Background concentrations are diet dependent.
Workers exposed to methyl bromide with blood bromide concentrations greater than 12 mg/L have shown 3.5 times higher risk of electroencephalogram disturbances than compared to those with normal levels.
The ratio of blood to plasma concentrations is 0.7 - 0.8.
Specimens for elemental testing should be collected in certified metal-free containers. Elevated results for elemental testing may be caused by environmental contamination at the time of specimen collection and should be interpreted accordingly. It is recommended that unexpected, elevated results be verified by testing another specimen in a trace metal free container.
Referral Location
Out-of-Country
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROMT | BROMINE TOTAL, S/P | 62868 | mg/L |
Test Version
Last Updated
2023-01-19