ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Benzene Quantitation, Whole Blood : 0091201

Mnemonic: BENZ BLD

Methodology: Quantitative Gas Chromatography
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-6 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Gray (potassium oxalate/sodium fluoride) or lavender (EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 2 mL whole blood to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.7 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 3 weeks
Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 84600
Cross References: Benzol (Benzene Quantitation, Whole Blood)