Benzene

Alphabetical Test listing

Benzene-2658

Test name:

Benzene

Test number:

2658

Excellian order number:

84600.3

Abbreviation:

BZB

Alternate names:

Benzol
Cyclohexatriene

Useful for:

Evaluate exposure to benzene

Specimen type:

Heparin whole blood

Collection container:

Dk green heparin (Li or Na), no gel x 2 or 3

Volume:

20 mL

Minimum volume:

7 mL

Collection instructions:

Collection time should be at end of shift or end of exposure
Tubes should be filled to prevent loss of volatile compound into headspace
Immediatley following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10, times to prevent clotting

Transport container:

Dk green heparin (Li or Na), no gel tubes X 2 or 3

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred)

Frozen (OK)

Reason for rejection:

Gel tubes are not acceptable

Performing lab:

MedTox Laboratories (70245): R-MX

Days set up:

Tu, We, Fr, Sa

TAT:

7 - 8 days

Method:

Headspace Gas Chromatography/Flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID)

Reference ranges:

None detected

Results that require action (critical):

> 0.9 mg/L

CPT codes:

84600

Date created:

02/13/2004

Revised date:

03/10/2021

Review date:

01/12/2022