Chloroform, Blood

Test Code

34696

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 compound into headspace. Ensure that container remains tightly sealed.

Transport Container

Sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate (gray-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated on cold pack

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: 14 days

Methodology
Gas Chromatography (GC)

Setup Schedule

Wed

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

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