| Test Name |
Benzene Metabolites Panel, Urine |
| Test Includes |
Creatinine [Colorimetry], S-Phenylmercapturic Acid (Creatinine corrected) [LC-MS/MS], S-Phenylmercapturic Acid [LC-MS/MS], t,t-Muconic Acid (Creatinine corrected) [LC-MS/MS], t,t-Muconic Acid [LC-MS/MS] |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
Benzene Metabolite
Organic Acids |
| Purpose |
Occupational Exposure Monitoring for Benzene Exposure |
| Category |
Metabolic Marker, Biological Marker (Renal) |
| Method(s) |
Colorimetry (C)
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) |
| Specimen Container |
Plastic container (preservative-free) |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: 7 day(s)
Refrigerated: 7 day(s)
Frozen (-20 °C): 14 day(s) |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[Colorimetry] Monday-Saturday 2nd Shift 1 day
[LC-MS/MS] Thursday 3 days |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[Colorimetry] 82570
[LC-MS/MS] 83789 |
Reflex Testing
(when required, addl' fee may apply) |
6022U - Specific Gravity Confirmation, Urine |