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Chloroform, Blood
Test Code34696
CPT Codes
84600
Preferred Specimen
2 mL whole blood collected in a sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate (gray-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Instructions
Tube should be filled to prevent loss of volatile analyte into headspace. Ensure that container remains tightly sealed.
Transport Container
Sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate (gray-top) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: 14 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Received room temperature
Methodology
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
Varies
Clinical Significance
Chloroform is most widely used as a solvent for many compounds such as waxes, oils and rubber. Inhalation of large quantities can cause hypotension, respiratory and myocardial depression. General symptoms may include skin burns, vomiting, salivation, gastrointestinal upset, sweet odor of the breath and cold, clammy skin.
Performing Laboratory
| NMS Labs |
| 200 Welsh Road |
| Horsham, PA 19044 |
Last Updated: November 6, 2024
