Epic Code LAB759 Discontinued: Cyanide Level
Test Name Alias
Amygdalin | Nitroprusside | 4069
Interface Order Alias
10349
Clinical Information
Results include a Thiocyanate level.
Collection Instructions
Specimen Collection: Blood
Container(s): 2 x 6 mL Gray Top (Potassium Oxalate and Sodium Fluoride)
Preferred Volume to Collect: 12.0 mL
Minimum Volume to Collect: 7.0 mL
Neonate Volume to Collect: 7.0 mL
Capillary collect ok? Yes
Microtainer acceptable? Yes
Collection Instructions:
- After collection, gently invert tube 8-10 times.
Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)
Processed Specimen:Whole Blood
Centrifuge/Spin: No
Aliquot: No
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 72 hours
Refrigerate: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days
Laboratory Retention: 7 days
Test Frequency
Available 24 hours, usual TAT 1 day.
STAT TAT 4 hours.
Reference Range
- Normal less than 50 ng/mL
- Toxic greater than 500 ng/mL
- Nitroprusside treatment 50 to 500 ng/mL.
Performing Department
Toxicology
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Methodology
Colorimetric
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Spectrum Health Toxicology Laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.
CPT
82600
CDM Code
3018260001
Epic Test ID
1230100579
LOINC
Cyanide: 5634-1
Thiocyanate Lvl: 3001-5
Reviewed Date
2/15/2023