Bismuth is used in low melting point alloys and is used in malleable iron. It is added to aluminium and steel for better machinability. Bismuth compounds are used as catalysts and in semiconductors.
Bismuth compounds are used therapeutically for the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers. Bismuth subsalicylate appears to be effective in the suppression of Helicobacter pylori and is increasingly used for the treatment of relapsing gastric ulcers.
Bismuth is rapidly excreted in the urine.
Lipids/Trace Metals
UBI
Recommended sampling time is POST SHIFT - the last 2 hours to immediately following the end of the working day.
Aliquot to Core laboratory for UCRN
Ambient 28 days, refrigerated (preferred) 28 days, frozen 28 days
14 days
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