ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Bromide : 0090035

Mnemonic: BR

Methodology: Quantitative Spectrophotometry
Performed: Mon, Thu
Reported: 1-5 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red. Also acceptable: Lavender (K2 or K3EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Whole blood. Gel separator tubes, light blue (citrate), or yellow (SPS or ACD solution).

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely
Reference Interval:
Therapeutic Range: 
Sedation: 10-50 mg/dL (values > 50 mg/dL may be associated with mild toxicity)
                           
Epilepsy seizure control:  75-150 mg/dL (many patients will exhibit toxic symptoms within this range)
> 150 mg/dL: May be associated with debilitating toxicity
> 300 mg/dL: May be fatal
CPT Code(s): 80299
Cross References: Triple Bromide (Bromide)
 
 

 

 

 
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