Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
BENZE BLD
Methodology
Quantitative Gas Chromatography
Performed
Varies
Reported
5-8 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Gray (Potassium Oxalate/Sodium Fluoride)
Specimen Preparation
Transport 2 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.7 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 2 months; Frozen: 3 weeks
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
84600
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
3000137 | Benzene Quantitative - Whole Blood | 9330-2 |
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Aliases
Benzene Quantitative - Whole Blood
National Medical Services (NMS)