Volatiles, Whole Blood
Use
Evaluate methanol and isopropanol toxicity and alcohol drug abuse
Special Instructions
It is important to avoid preparing the venipuncture site with alcohol and to not remove the stopper from the collection tube to prevent contamination or evaporation of volatile substances. Use of a gray-top (sodium fluoride) tube is preferred for its stability in preserving volatile compounds.
Limitations
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration, which means it should be interpreted within the context of other clinical findings and tests. It is not intended to replace clinical evaluations and other diagnostic procedures.
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 5568-1
- 56478-1
- 5669-7
- 5693-7
- 56478-1
- 5693-7
- 5669-7
- 5568-1
Result Turnaround Time
2-3 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
7 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Gray-top (sodium fluoride) tube (preferred) or red-top tube. Submit original unopened tube.
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |