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BROMIDES, SERUM |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB1887 Geisinger Epic ID: 45116 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Serum | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
2 mL aliquot of serum; minimum 2 mL | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Specimen processing instructions: |
Allow to clot. Centrifuge 10 minutes at 3000 rpm. | |
Transport temperature: |
Refrigerated. | |
Specimen stability: |
Room temperature: 72 hours. Refrigerated, frozen: Not established. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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Interpretation guide: |
Therapeutic 750-1500 mcg/mL Potentially toxic >1250 mcg/mL Detection limit 100 mcg/mL |
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CPT code(s): |
83018 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
Bromides, serum. | |
Methodology: |
Spectrophotometric (Colorimetric) |
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Synonyms: |
Quest test code 0632 BROM
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