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| Epic EAP |
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| LAB2608 MISC LAB MAYO |
Reporting Name
Benzene, BloodPerforming Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.
UnityPoint Health-Saint Luke's Sioux City
Note:
Mayo forwards to Medtox
Specimen Type
WB Sodium HeparinSpecimen Required
Draw blood in a green-top (sodium heparin) tube(s) and send 20 mL in two tubes of sodium heparin whole blood refrigerated. Blood should be drawn at end of shift. Tubes should be filled to prevent loss of volatile compound into headspace.
Specimen Minimum Volume
2.5 mL (in two tubes)
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| WB Sodium Heparin | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 365 days |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Code Information
84600
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FBEN | Benzene, Blood | 9330-2 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z1153 | Benzene | 9330-2 |
Report Available
7 to 11 daysMethod Name
Headspace Gas Chromatography/Flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID)