| Test CODE | NAME |
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A900
Cyanide
| Methodology: | Quantitative Colorimetry |
| Performed: | Wed,Fri,Sun |
| Reported: | 2-6 days |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Timing of specimen collection: Dependent on time of exposure - test upon presentation to hospital.
Collect: Green (sodium or lithium heparin) OR Lavender (EDTA) - 3 ml whole blood
Specimen Preparation: Do not freeze. Transport whole blood in original collection container.
Also acceptable: Transfer specimen to a Standard Transport Tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature.
Unacceptable Conditions: Serum or plasma. Frozen or refrigerated specimens. Clotted or hemolyzed specimens. Stability: Ambient: 72 hours (if tightly capped); Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 82600 |