Thiocyanate

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB1099
  • Soft Test Code:
  • THIOC
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 87989 / 879X

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

3.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial 


Transport And Storage

3 days Ambient
14 days Refrigerated (Preferred)
1 month Frozen


Collection Instructions

Centrifuge and separate from cells immediately

Do not collect in a Serum Separator Tube (SST or PST)


Minimum Volume

1.5 mL


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Unexposed nonsmokers:1.0 - 4.0 ug/mL
Unexposed smokers: 3.0 - 12.0 ug/mL


Methodology:
  • Colorimetric

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Quest - Chantilly
Days Performed
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Clinical
Turn Around Time

4 to 7 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01422829


CPT Coding

84430