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- Perchloroethylene
Expected Turnaround Time
10 - 14 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole blood
Volume
20 mL
Minimum Volume
7 mL
Container
Green-top (heparin) tube
Collection
Collect adequate number of tubes to obtain the required specimen volume. Tubes should be completely filled to prevent loss of volatile compound into headspace.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate; specimen may also be frozen.
Test Details
Use
Evaluate exposure to tetrachloroethylene
Methodology
Headspace gas chromatography/flame ionization detection (GC/FID)
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 790944 | Tetrachloroethylene, Blood | 790943 | Tetrachloroethylene | mg/l | 11100-5 |
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