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Benzene, Blood
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Test Code
BNZEBL
CPT Codes
84600
Preferred Specimen
2 mL whole blood collected in a fluoride oxalate (gray-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 60 days
Frozen: 21 days
Refrigerated: 60 days
Frozen: 21 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Received room temperature
Methodology
Headspace Gas Chromatography (GC)
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: As needed; Report available: 5 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Indicates exposure to benzene.
Performing Laboratory
NMS Labs
200 Welsh Rd
Horsham, PA 19044
Last Updated: November 24, 2021