Methodology
Headspace Gas Chromatography (GC)
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
NMS Labs
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Standard TAT
5 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.7-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Gray (Potassium Oxalate)
Collection Instructions
Collect sample using alcohol free skin preparation.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=4 Days; Refrigerated=14 Days (Preferred); Frozen=14 Days
Test Volume Required
2 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
0.7 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Complete a NMS Labs requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated Monday-Friday.
Included Tests
Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Methyl Isobutyl Ketone and Methyl n-Butyl Ketone.
CPT Codes
84600
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