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HelpTest ID FCYNB Cyanide, Blood Test
Specimen Required
***Must submit one specimen per order. Specimens cannot be shared between multiple orders.***
Container/Tube: Gray top (potassium oxalate/sodium fluoride)
Specimen volume: 2 mL
Collection instructions: Collect 2 mL whole blood in potassium oxalate/sodium fluoride Gray top tube, send frozen.
Secondary ID
75370Method Name
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Reporting Name
Cyanide, BloodSpecimen Type
Whole Blood NaFl-KOxSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood NaFl-KOx | Frozen (preferred) | 90 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
Reference Values
Normal: Up to 0.05 mcg/mL
Potentially toxic: 0.50 mcg/mL and greater
Potentially lethal: 2.0 mcg/mL and greater
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
11 to 13 daysPerforming Laboratory
NMS LabsTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
82600