Acetaldehyde, Blood Test (0021B)
| Analysis Code |
0021B |
| Test Name |
Acetaldehyde, Blood |
| Test Includes |
Acetaldehyde [Headspace GC] |
| Purpose |
Exposure Monitoring; Compliance Monitoring; Therapeutic Drug Monitoring |
| Category |
Environmental/Occupation Toxin |
| Method(s) |
Headspace Gas Chromatography (GC) |
| Specimen Requirements |
2 mL Blood |
| Transport Temperature |
Frozen |
| Specimen Container |
NMS Labs has no experimental or literature-based data regarding the choice of specific specimen collection containers for this test. |
| Special Handling |
Immediately process sample after collection and store at frozen conditions both post-collection and during transport to the lab. |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: Not Stable
Refrigerated: Not Stable
Frozen (-20 °C): Undetermined
Acetaldehyde is an unstable compound post-collection and will both form and degrade under certain sample handling conditions. Even when extreme precautions are taken to maintain the integrity of Acetaldehyde during sample collection, transport and analysis, the results will be affected under typical collection and laboratory procedures. |
| Rejection Criteria |
Received Room Temperature. Received Refrigerated. |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[Headspace GC] Tuesday Thursday Sunday 3 days |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[Headspace GC] 82000 |
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