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Clinical System Name
Thiocyanate Level
Synonyms
Cyanide (For Nitroprusside)
Nitroprusside
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Red, Lavender/EDTA, or Dark Green/Sodium Heparin
Preferred Vol: 6.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 2.5 mL
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Gold SST or any gel separator tube
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage location: CPA refrigerator, Send Outs rack.
Off-site collection: Spin blood and send refrigerated aliquot.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Room temp |
|
|
| Refrigerated | ||
| Frozen |
|
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Daily | 3 d |
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington Medical Center
Department of Laboratory Medicine
Chemistry Lab
1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone Number: (206) 520-4600
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
84430
Methodology
Method: Spectrophotometric
Analytical Volume: 1.2 mL Serum or Plasma
Limitations:
Reference Range
| Non-Smoker: | 0 - 0.5 mg/dL | |
| Smoker: | 0 - 2.5 mg/dL | |
| Toxic: | 20 mg/dL | |
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: |
Thiocyanate |
| Reference Test Number: |
THCNG |
| Instructions: |
Send out Monday - Friday with the UW courier. |