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Epic Code LAB759 Discontinued: Cyanide Level

Important Note

This test was discontinued on 11/1/2023, please see replacement test: 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

  1.  
  • 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