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HelpTest ID FFTLB Toluene, Occupational Exposure, Blood
Specimen Required
Draw blood in 2 green top (sodium heparin) tubes. Tubes should be filled to prevent loss of volatile compound into headspace. Send 20 mL of sodium heparin whole blood refrigerated.
Method Name
Headspace Gas Chromatography/Flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID)
Reporting Name
Toluene, BloodSpecimen Type
WB Sodium HeparinSpecimen Minimum Volume
5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| WB Sodium Heparin | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 365 days |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |
Reference Values
Units: mg/L
Normal (unexposed population): None detected
Exposed:
Biological Exposure Index (BEI): 0.05 mg/L (prior to last shift of workweek)
Biological Tolerance Value (BAT): 1.0 mg/L (end of exposure or end of shift)
Toxic:
Blood levels between 50 and 79 mg/L were found in people who died of acute toluene inhalation.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
7 to 11 daysPerforming Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.CPT Code Information
84600
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FFTLB | Toluene, Blood | 9637-0 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z1203 | Toluene | 9637-0 |