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HelpTest ID FFTIO Thiocyanate, Serum
Method Name
Spectrophotometry (SPEC)
Reporting Name
Thiocyanate, SerumSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (sodium heparin) tube(s), plasma gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 1 mL sodium heparin plasma refrigerated in plastic vial.
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s), serum gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated in plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.50 mL Does not allow for repeat testing
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 180 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reference Values
Toxic Thiocyanate concentrations: Greater than 10 mg/dL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.CPT Code Information
84430
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FFTIO | Thiocyanate, Serum | 3002-3 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z3316 | Thiocyanate | 3002-3 |