Benzene, Blood

Test Code

3353

CPT Codes
84600

Preferred Specimen

5 mL whole blood collected in a sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate (gray-top) tube

Minimum Volume

2.2 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 60 days
Frozen: 21 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Received room temperature

Methodology
Headspace Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Varies; Report available: 3-7 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

Benzene is used in the manufacturing of medicinal chemicals, dyes, artificial leathers, linoleum, varnishes, and lacquers. It may also be used as a solvent for waxes, resins, oils, and a component of gasoline. Benzene is a known carcinogen. Symptoms of exposure include nausea, blistering of the skin, dermatitis from skin contact, stomach pain, and vomiting.

Performing Laboratory
NMS Labs
200 Welsh Rd
Horsham, PA 19044

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.