Methodology
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS); Headspace Gas Chromatography (GC)
Synonyms
DFE; Dymel 134a; Freon 152a; Genetron 134a; HFC-134a; Iso-Butanol; Iso-Butyl Alcohol; R134a; Suva 134a; norflurane; tetrafluoroethane
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
NMS Labs
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3.3-7 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Gray (Potassium Oxalate)
Collection Instructions
Whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-Only
Test Volume Required
7 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
3.3 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Complete a NMS Labs requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated.
Included Tests
1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane; 1,1-Difluoroethane, Ethane, Halocarbons, Isobutane, Methane, Propane, Volatiles and n-Butane
CPT Codes
84600 (x3), 82441
Revised
02-25-22