Bismuth, Random Urine : 6060

Test Code

BISMRU or 6060

CPT Codes
83018, 82570

Includes

Creatinine

Instructions

Avoid taking mineral supplements and bismuth preparations such as Pepto-Bismol™ for at least 1 week prior to collection. Collect urine in an acid-washed or metal-free plastic container. Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non-acid-washed/non-metal-free container may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that a re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.

Transport Container

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

Minimum: 3 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Specimen Stability

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

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

Setup Schedule

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Report Available

2-4 days

Reference Range

Bismuth, Random Urine

Non-exposed Adult ≤7.4 mcg/g create

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.

Performing Laboratory
med fusion

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.