Bromine-Total, Blood
Test Mnemonic
BROMWB
CPT Codes
- 82542 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
National Med Serv Inc
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Whole blood | EDTA (Royal blue) | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 30 days |
| Frozen | 12 months |
| Refrigerated | 30 days |
Days Performed
Mon - Sun
Turnaround Time
8 - 9 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| ICP/Mass Spectrometry |
Reference Range
| Bromine-Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Refer to report |
Special Info
Exposure Monitoring. Category: Environmental/Occupational toxin. 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. Sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate (gray) tubes and EDTA (lavender) tubes will be rejected.
Clinical Info
The general range of normal levels is usually between 1.4 and 8.8 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. Reporting limit: 0.5 mg/L