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HelpTEST ID FFTLB Toluene, Occupational Exposure, Blood
Reporting Name
Toluene, BloodPerforming Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.Specimen Type
WB Sodium HeparinSpecimen Required
Draw blood in 2 green top (sodium heparin) tubes. Tubes should be filled to prevent loss of volatile compound into headspace. Send 20 mL of sodium heparin whole blood refrigerated.
Specimen Minimum Volume
5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| WB Sodium Heparin | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 365 days |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |
Reference Values
Units: mg/L
Normal (unexposed population): None detected
Exposed:
Biological Exposure Index (BEI): 0.05 mg/L (prior to last shift of workweek)
Biological Tolerance Value (BAT): 1.0 mg/L (end of exposure or end of shift)
Toxic:
Blood levels between 50 and 79 mg/L were found in people who died of acute toluene inhalation.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Code Information
84600
Report Available
7 to 11 daysSpecimen Retention Time
2 weeksMethod Name
Headspace Gas Chromatography/Flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID)