Test directory: Bismuth, Random Urine

Ordering Code 5427
Test Name Bismuth, Random Urine
Preferred Specimen Urine, Random
Preferred Container Sterile Container
Other Specimen/Container None
Optimum Volume 20 mL
Collection Instructions Avoid exposure to gadolinium-based contrast media for 48 hours prior to sample collection.
Handling Instructions Central, Guam and Molokai: Aliquot urine in acid washed or trace metal-free container. Refrigerate immediately.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 30 Days
Refrigerated: 30 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 10 Days
Methodology Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICPMS)
Reference Lab  National Medical Services, Inc.

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Bismuth, Random Urine ALL See report.