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o-, m-, p-Xylene (as Methylhippuric Acid), Occupational Exposure, Urine

CPT 82570; 83921
Synonyms
  • Xylene

Test Details

Methodology

Gas chromatography/flame ionization detection (GC/FID); spectrophotometry (SPEC)

Result Turnaround Time

7 - 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.

Use

Evaluate exposure to o-, m-, p-xylene

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Urine (random)

Volume

10 mL

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Container

Plastic urine container without preservative

Collection Instructions

Urine container should be filled to prevent loss of volatile compound into headspace.

Storage Instructions

Refrigerate; specimen may also be frozen.

Causes for Rejection

Urine from preservative tube

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
791128 o,m,p Xylene as Methylhippuric 809530 Creatinine mg/dl 2161-8
791128 o,m,p Xylene as Methylhippuric 808926 Methylhippuric Acid g/l 21387-6
791128 o,m,p Xylene as Methylhippuric 808927 Methylhippuric Acid g/g creat 13774-5
Order Code791128
Order Code Nameo,m,p Xylene as Methylhippuric
Order Loinc
Result Code809530
Result Code NameCreatinine
UofMmg/dl
Result LOINC2161-8
Order Code791128
Order Code Nameo,m,p Xylene as Methylhippuric
Order Loinc
Result Code808926
Result Code NameMethylhippuric Acid
UofMg/l
Result LOINC21387-6
Order Code791128
Order Code Nameo,m,p Xylene as Methylhippuric
Order Loinc
Result Code808927
Result Code NameMethylhippuric Acid
UofMg/g creat
Result LOINC13774-5