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HelpTest ID FFTRU Trichloroacetic Acid, Urine
Method Name
Headspace Gas Chromatography/Electron Capture Detection
(GC-EC)
Spectrophotometry (SPEC)
Reporting Name
Trichloroacetic Acid, UrineSpecimen Type
UrineSubmit a 10 mL aliquot from a random or spot urine collected at end of shift, end of exposure, or end of workweek. Send specimen refrigerated.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 180 days |
Reference Values
Creatinine: >50 mg/dL
Trichloroethane Exposure:
Normal (unexposed population):
None detected
Exposed:
Biological Exposure Index (BEI):
10 mg/L (end of workweek)
Toxic:
Not established
Trichloroethylene Exposure:
Normal (unexposed population):
None detected
Exposed:
Biological Exposure Index (BEI):
100 mg/g creat (end of workweek)
Biological Tolerance Value (BAT):
100 mg/L (end of exposure or end of shift, or after several shifts for long-term exposure)
Toxic:
Not established
Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) Exposure:
Normal (unexposed population):
None detected
Exposed:
Biological Exposure Index (BEI):
7.0 mg/L (end of workweek)
Toxic:
Not established
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.CPT Code Information
83921 – Organic acid, single, quantitative
82570 – Creatine, other source