Bromine Total, Serum/Plasma
Use
Bromine (as total bromide) measurement in serum or plasma can provide assessment of environmental or occupational exposure to bromide compounds, or help in evaluation of possible bromide toxicity or imbalance. Quantitative determination of total bromine may aid clinicians in monitoring exposure to bromide-containing medications or environmental toxins.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
4-8 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Container
Royal Blue top tube (Trace metal‑free; No additive) for serum; Royal Blue top tube (Trace metal‑free; EDTA) for plasma
Collection Instructions
Avoid exposure to gadolinium or iodine‑based contrast media for 96 hours prior to sample collection. Do not use disinfectants containing iodine. Promptly centrifuge and separate serum or plasma into a deionized water rinsed plastic screw capped vial.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Lavender top tube (EDTA); Gray top tube (Sodium Fluoride / Potassium Oxalate); Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST).
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 30 days |
| Refrigerated | 30 days |
| Frozen | 12 month(s) |