Whole Blood Benzene, Occupational Exposure

Synonyms

• BENZENE WHOLE BLOOD
• BENZENE, WB
• LAB11240

Cerner Name

Benzene, WB

Clinical Info

Evaluate exposure to benzene

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

Container

Green Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Dark Green Sodium Heparin tube
Specimen: 20 mL whole Blood (7 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated

Transport Instructions

Specimen Stability

5 Days Refrigerated
for longer storage Frozen is also acceptable

Methodology

Headspace gas chromatography/flame ionization detection (GC/FID)

Days Performed

TAT: 11-15 Days

Performing Laboratories

LabCorp

CPT

84600
LOINC Code 9330-2

PDM

235767

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms