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Test Name:
Benzene, Whole Blood
- SBMF No:
44338 - Performance Lab Name:
NMS Labs - Test Mnemonic:
BENZ BLD - ABN:
Not required - CPT Code:
84600 - LOINC Code:
9330-2 - Ref Lab Test No:
0541B (ARUP# 0091201) - Spec Type:
Whole blood - Spec Container:
Gray top (fluoride/oxalate) or lavender top (EDTA) tube - Pref Vol:
2.0 mL - Min Vol:
0.7 mL - Spec Collect:
Routine venipuncture - Spec Process:
Gently invert tube to mix
Immediately transfer well-mixed whole blood to separate plastic tube - Spec Store Transport:
Refrigerated - Spec Stability:
Room temperature (20-30°C): Unacceptable
14 days refrigerated (2-8°C)
21 days frozen (-20°C) – Do not use frost-free units that undergo repeated freeze/thaw cycles - Spec Reject:
Specimen received at room temperature - Methodology:
Headspace Gas Chromatography (GC) - Use:
Overexposure/Poisoning Determination - Clinical Significance:
Environmental/Occupation Toxin - Reference Range:
By report - Additional Test Info:
This test is referred through ARUP Laboratories - Day Run:
Varies - Time Reported:
Varies - Test Type:
CHEMISTRY
