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HelpTest Code Z0729 Toluene, Blood
Additional Codes
| Ordering Mnemonic | Mayo ID |
| EPIC NAME: TOLUENE, BLOOD | FFTLB |
| EPIC CODE: LAB2032 |
Method Name
Headspace Gas Chromatography/Flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID)
Specimen Type
WB Sodium Heparin
Specimen Required
Container/Type: 2 Olive green top (sodium heparin- no gel) tubes
Specimen Volume: 20 mL
Collection Instructions: Tubes should be filled to prevent loss of volatile compound into headspace.
Specimen Minimum Volume
5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| WB Sodium Heparin | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 365 days |
Refect Due To
|
Hemolysis |
NA |
|
Thawing |
NA |
|
Lipemia |
NA |
|
Icterus |
NA |
|
Other |
NA |