Thiocyanate THIOCY
Synonyms |
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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
Thiocyanate Level, Serum |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
Thiocyanate Level, Serum |
Clinical Info |
Thiocyanate is used as a biomarker for exposure to cyanides or cyanide-containing chemicals. |
Specimen Type |
Blood |
Container |
Red Top Tube |
Collection Instructions |
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube(s) Specimen: 1 mL of serum |
Transport Instructions |
Refrigerate |
Specimen Stability |
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Methodology |
ColorimetricNote: Active metabolite of sodium nitroprusside. |
Days Performed |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
Performing Laboratory |
Quest Diagnostics' Nichols Institute, Inc. - Chantilly |
CPT |
84430 |
PDM |
5902720 |
Result InterpretationUnexposed non smokers: 1-4 µg/mL Unexposed smokers: 3-12 µg/mL |
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