Styrene, Occupational Exposure, Blood
Use
The Styrene, Occupational Exposure, Blood test is used to measure the concentration of styrene in the blood, particularly in individuals who are exposed to this chemical at their workplace. Styrene is commonly used in the production of polystyrene plastics and resins. Monitoring styrene levels in workers can help assess the degree of exposure and ensure that it remains within safe limits to prevent adverse health effects. This test is important for maintaining occupational safety and compliance with health regulations.
Special Instructions
Collect specimen at end of shift or prior to next shift to accurately assess occupational exposure levels. Tubes should be filled completely to prevent the loss of volatile compounds into the headspace. The test can be ordered by New York State clients, as it is New York state approved.
Limitations
The test may not detect styrene levels if exposure is minimal or if the specimen is not collected as per the recommended guidelines. Hemolysis, lipemia, icterus, or other sample interferences might affect the accuracy of the test results. The established reference toxic levels for styrene are not defined, potentially limiting the interpretation in high-exposure scenarios.
New York Approved
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 8243-8
- 8243-8
Result Turnaround Time
7-11 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
20 mL
Minimum Volume
2.5 mL
Container
Green-top (sodium heparin) tubes
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen at end of shift or prior to next shift. Tubes should be filled to prevent loss of volatile compound into headspace.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate the specimen immediately after collection.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis, Lipemia, Icterus, or other unspecified reasons.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 180 days |