Benzene, Blood
Order Code:
BNZEBL
Test Summary
Indicates exposure to benzene.
Aliases
- NMS code 0541B
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL whole blood in a gray top tube (sodium fluoride potassium oxalate)
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Gray top tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: N/A
- Refrigerated: 60 days
- Frozen: 21 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in a lavender top tube (EDTA)
Unacceptable Specimens
Received room temperature
Order Code
BNZEBL
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6751
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 84600
Billing Code
- 655025
CPT Statement
Methodology
Headspace Gas Chromatography (GC)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
National Medical Services
200 Welsh Rd
Horsham PA, 19044
200 Welsh Rd
Horsham PA, 19044
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
N/A; Reports available: 3 - 7 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL whole blood in a gray top tube (sodium fluoride potassium oxalate)
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Gray top tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: N/A
- Refrigerated: 60 days
- Frozen: 21 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in a lavender top tube (EDTA)
Unacceptable Specimens
Received room temperature
Result Information
Methodology
Headspace Gas Chromatography (GC)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
N/A; Reports available: 3 - 7 days