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Clinical System Name
Miscellaneous Test
Synonyms
Trichloraethanol
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Red, Lavender/EDTA, Also acceptable: Gray (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate)
Preferred Vol: 5.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 3.0 mL
Note:
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Separator tubes.
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage location: CPA refrigerator, Send Outs rack.
Off-site collection: Spin, aliquot, and ship room temperature.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Room temp |
1 w |
| Refrigerated | 2 w | |
| Frozen |
14 m |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | T and Th | 4 - 11 d |
Performing Laboratory
NMS Labs
200 Welsh Road
Horsham, PA 19044
Phone Number: (215) 657-4900 or (800) 522-6671
Pass through from ARUP Laboratories
500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1221
Phone Number: (800) 522-2787
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
82491
Methodology
Method: Qualitative Gas Chromatography
Analytical Volume: 1.2 mL Serum or Plasma
Limitations:
Reference Range
Interpretive report provided.
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Chloral Hydrate, Serum or Plasma |
| Reference Test Number: |
0091267 |
| Instructions: |
Send out Monday - Friday with ARUP courier. |