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TOLUENE, BLOOD

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB3172    Geisinger Epic ID:  19583

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Whole Blood


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

2 mL whole blood.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated.


Specimen stability: 

Room Temperature: 5 days. Refrigerated: 60 days. Frozen: 6 months.


Rejection criteria: 

Stability limits exceeded.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  84600
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Toluene.


Methodology: 
Gas Chromatography (GC)
Synonyms: 

TOL, Methylbenzene, phenylmethane, Quest test code 127561


Review Date:  11/21/2024

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