Test Overview
Clinical Utility
Whole blood is the recommended specimen for assessment of bismuth status.
Method
Inductively coupled plasma-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry (ICP-TripleQ MS)
Result Included
Bismuth
Specimen
Specimen Type
Avoid gel separator tubesPlasma (K2-EDTA)
Containers
Preferred Containers
BD 6 ml K2-EDTA Royal Blue Vacutainer (Reference # 368381)
Volume
Sample Volume
2 mL
Specimen Comment
Avoid gel separator tubes.
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Collect in contaminant-free tube. Avoid hemolysis.
Handling Information
Separate as soon as possible and transfer to polypropylene vial. Store and send cold.
Additional Information
Concentrations of bismuth are much higher in erythrocytes than in plasma. The results in plasma may be falsely elevated if not separated within 30 m and/or hemolysis is present.
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Hemolysis | Visible |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
10 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Bismuthnmol/L0.00 - 0.32µg/L x 4.785
Referral Location
Canada
Test Version
Last Updated
2019-09-30