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Test Code FBROM Bromine - Total, Blood

Important Note

Must submit one specimen per order. Specimens cannot be shared between multiple orders.

Do not use disinfectants containing iodine, eg, Betadine, during venipuncture.

Avoid exposure to gadolinium or iodine-based contrast media for 96 hours prior to specimen collection.

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering Code LAB3041439
NBS code LBC03295
Service code 36805

Reporting Name

Bromine - Total, Blood

Specimen Type

Whole Blood EDTA - Metal Free (ERB)


Specimen Required


***Must submit one specimen per order. Specimens cannot be shared between multiple orders.***

 

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Collection Container/Tube: Royal blue top (Trace metal-free EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Do not use disinfectants containing iodine, eg, Betadine, during venipuncture.

2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube.

3. Send refrigerated.

 

Note: Avoid exposure to gadolinium or iodine-based contrast media for 96 hours prior to specimen collection.


National University Hospital-Singapore Note:

NUH Outreach Laboratories:
Specimen Requirements
Submit the following:
Container: Royal Blue Top (EDTA)
Processing Requirements
Send whole blood specimen in original tube.
Specimen type: Whole blood
Volume: 2 mL
Storage/transport requirements: Refrigerated 

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.7 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Whole Blood EDTA - Metal Free (ERB) Refrigerated (preferred) 30 days METAL FREE
  Frozen  365 days METAL FREE
  Ambient  30 days METAL FREE

Reject Due To

  All specimens will be evaluated by the processing and performing laboratories for test suitability.

Method Name

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

7 to 11 days
National University Hospital-Singapore Note:

Please note that this is a referral test requiring transport to the external testing facility and an additional 3-5 days is required.

Reference Values

Reporting limit determined each analysis.

Performing Laboratory

NMS Labs

CPT Code Information

82542

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FBROM Bromine - Total, Blood 42725-2

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Z5979 Bromine - Total 42725-2

Secondary ID

75695

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
National University Hospital-Singapore Additional Information:

Last updated 03/07/2026