Benzene Quantitation, Whole Blood
Test Mnemonic
BENZE
CPT Codes
- 84600 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Benzol
Includes
- Benzene Quantitative - Whole Blood
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mL | Whole blood | Potassium oxalate/sodium fluoride (Gray) | Refrigerated | Send whole blood in original collection tube(s). Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Unacceptable |
| Frozen | 3 weeks |
| Refrigerated | 2 months |
Days Performed
Varies
Turnaround Time
4 - 11 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) |
Reference Range
Special Info
This test is New York DOH approved.