Benzene, Blood Test (0541B)
| Analysis Code |
0541B |
| Test Name |
Benzene, Blood |
| Test Includes |
Benzene [Headspace GC] |
| Purpose |
Overexposure/Poisoning Determination |
| Category |
Environmental/Occupation Toxin |
| Method(s) |
Headspace Gas Chromatography (GC) |
| Specimen Requirements |
2 mL Blood |
| Transport Temperature |
Refrigerated |
| Specimen Container |
Gray top tube (Sodium Fluoride / Potassium Oxalate), Lavender top tube (EDTA) |
| Special Handling |
None |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: Not Stable
Refrigerated: 14 day(s)
Frozen (-20 °C): 21 day(s) |
| Rejection Criteria |
Received Room Temperature. |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[Headspace GC] Tuesday Thursday Sunday 3 days |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[Headspace GC] 84600 |
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