BISMUTH 24 HOUR URINE Test
Test Name: BISMUTH 24 HOUR URINE Test
Components: Bismuth
Price: 1220.0 AED
Sample Condition: 10 mL (5 mL min.) aliquot of 24-hour urine collected in an acid washed (metal free) container kit available from LPL. Ship refrigerated or frozen. To avoid potential contamination, do not measure 24-hour volume. Avoid mineral supplements and bismuth preparations like Pepto-Bismal for at least 1 week prior to specimen collection. Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form is mandatory.
Report Delivery: Sample by 7th of the month; Report after 2-3 weeks
Method: Inductively-Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry
Test Type: Industrial Diseases
Doctor: Physician
Test Department: OS
Pre Test Information: Avoid mineral supplements and bismuth preparations like Pepto-Bismal for at least 1 week prior to specimen collection. Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form is mandatory.
Test Details:
The Bismuth 24-hour urine test is a diagnostic test used to measure the amount of bismuth in a person’s urine over a 24-hour period. Bismuth is a heavy metal that can be found in certain medications, such as bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol), and is also used in some industrial processes.
The test is typically ordered when there is a concern about bismuth toxicity or to monitor bismuth levels in individuals who are taking medications containing bismuth. Bismuth toxicity can occur when there is excessive exposure to bismuth, either through medication overdose or occupational exposure.
To perform the test, the individual will collect all urine produced over a 24-hour period in a special container provided by the laboratory. The container is usually kept refrigerated during the collection period to prevent degradation of the sample. The individual should follow specific instructions provided by the healthcare provider or laboratory for proper collection and storage.
Once the collection period is complete, the urine sample is sent to the laboratory for analysis. The laboratory will measure the concentration of bismuth in the urine sample and provide a report indicating the amount of bismuth excreted over the 24-hour period.
The test results can help determine if the individual has been exposed to excessive levels of bismuth or if there is a risk of bismuth toxicity. The healthcare provider will interpret the results and recommend appropriate treatment or interventions if necessary.
It is important to note that the Bismuth 24-hour urine test is specific to measuring bismuth levels and does not provide information about other heavy metals or toxins in the body. If there are concerns about exposure to other heavy metals or toxins, additional tests may be necessary.
| Test Name | BISMUTH 24 HOUR URINE Test |
|---|---|
| Components | |
| Price | 1220.0 AED |
| Sample Condition | 10 mL (5 mL min.) aliquot of 24-hour urine collected in an acid washed (metal free) container kit available from LPL. Ship refrigerated or frozen.To avoid potential contamination, do not measure 24-hour volume. Avoid mineral supplements and bismuth preparations like Pepto-Bismal for at least 1 week prior to specimen collection.Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Formis mandatory. |
| Report Delivery | Sample by 7th of the month; Report after 2??3 weeks |
| Method | Inductively-CoupledPlasma/Mass Spectrometry |
| Test type | Industrial Diseases |
| Doctor | Physician |
| Test Department: | OS |
| Pre Test Information | Avoid mineral supplements and bismuth preparations like Pepto-Bismal for at least 1 week prior to specimen collection. Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Formis mandatory. |
| Test Details |
The Bismuth 24-hour urine test is a diagnostic test used to measure the amount of bismuth in a person’s urine over a 24-hour period. Bismuth is a heavy metal that can be found in certain medications, such as bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol), and is also used in some industrial processes. The test is typically ordered when there is a concern about bismuth toxicity or to monitor bismuth levels in individuals who are taking medications containing bismuth. Bismuth toxicity can occur when there is excessive exposure to bismuth, either through medication overdose or occupational exposure. To perform the test, the individual will collect all urine produced over a 24-hour period in a special container provided by the laboratory. The container is usually kept refrigerated during the collection period to prevent degradation of the sample. The individual should follow specific instructions provided by the healthcare provider or laboratory for proper collection and storage. Once the collection period is complete, the urine sample is sent to the laboratory for analysis. The laboratory will measure the concentration of bismuth in the urine sample and provide a report indicating the amount of bismuth excreted over the 24-hour period. The test results can help determine if the individual has been exposed to excessive levels of bismuth or if there is a risk of bismuth toxicity. The healthcare provider will interpret the results and recommend appropriate treatment or interventions if necessary. It is important to note that the Bismuth 24-hour urine test is specific to measuring bismuth levels and does not provide information about other heavy metals or toxins in the body. If there are concerns about exposure to other heavy metals or toxins, additional tests may be necessary. |
