Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD49115Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Bismuth, 24-Hour Urine
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Excessive use of bismuth-containing medications may cause renal damage and other adverse effects.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Bismuth
AnalyteBismuth • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 3167-4
Result Codes
- 21113-6
Result Turnaround Time
2-4 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Urine
Volume
7 mL
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Container
acid-washed or metal-free plastic container
Collection Instructions
Collect 24-hour urine in an acid-washed or metal-free container, well-mixed aliquot
Patient Preparation
Avoid taking mineral supplements and bismuth preparations such as Pepto-Bismol™ for at least 1 week prior to collection
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 5 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |