Thiocyanate Level

Synonyms

• LAB1099
• Nitroprusside Metabolite
• SULFACYONATE
• THIOCYANATE, SERUM

Cerner Name

Thiocyanate

Clinical Info

Thiocyanate is used as a biomarker for exposure to cyanides or cyanide-containing chemicals.

Specimen Sources

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

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

1 mL of serum

Container

Red Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Plain, red-top tube(s) Specimen:  1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Methodology

ColorimetricNote:  Active metabolite of sodium nitroprusside.

Days Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Performing Laboratories

Quest Diagnostics' Nichols Institute, Inc. - Chantilly

CPT

84430

PDM

5902720

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms