Bismuth, Random Urine

Test Code

6060

CPT Codes
83018, 82570

Includes

Creatinine

Preferred Specimen

7 mL random urine collected in an acid-washed or metal-free container

Patient Preparation
Avoid taking mineral supplements and bismuth preparations such as Pepto-Bismol™ for at least 1 week prior to collection.

Minimum Volume

3 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 14 days

Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Setup Schedule

Set up: Tues, Thurs, Sat a.m.; Report available: 4 days

Reference Range

Bismuth, Random Urine

Non-exposed Adult

≤7.4 mcg/g creat

Creatinine, Random Urine

≤6 Months	2-28 mg/dL
7-11 Months	2-31 mg/dL
1-2 Years	2-110 mg/dL
3-8 Years	2-130 mg/dL
9-12 Years	2-160 mg/dL
>12 Years Male	20-320 mg/dL
>12 Years Female	20-275 mg/dL

Clinical Significance

Excessive use of Bismuth containing medications may cause renal damage and other adverse effects.

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.