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Cyanide, Blood
Test CodeCYAN
Alias/See Also
400
CPT Codes
82600
Preferred Specimen
10 mL whole blood collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
6 mL whole blood collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube, or sodium fluoride (gray-top) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Colorimetric
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily a.m.; Report available: 2 days after receipt at the performing laboratory. Add two (2) days for transport.
Reference Range
<0.1 mg/L
Clinical Significance
Toxic syndromes are rapid and include flushing, headache,
dizziness, and tachypnea that may progress to respiratory
depression and death. 80% of cyanide is converted to
thiocyanate. Administration of sodium nitroprusside
contributes to the total body pool of cyanide and
complicates interpretation.
dizziness, and tachypnea that may progress to respiratory
depression and death. 80% of cyanide is converted to
thiocyanate. Administration of sodium nitroprusside
contributes to the total body pool of cyanide and
complicates interpretation.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
14225 Newbrook Drive |
Chantilly, VA 20153 |
Last Updated: June 22, 2023