BISMUTH
Order Code ID
2313
Test Description
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Abbreviation
Alias
Specimen Description
Whole Blood
Container Type
EDTA (Royal Blue Top) Tube
CPT Code
83018
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Turnaround Time
2 - 4 Days
Minimum Volume
7.0 mL
LOINC
8161-2
LOINC Description
Bismuth
Handling/Draw Instructions
Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable. Rejection Criteria: 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.
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