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Thiocyanate, Serum or Plasma

CPT 84430
Synonyms
  • Nitroprusside Metabolite

Test Details

Methodology

Spectrophotometry (SPEC)

Result Turnaround Time

3 - 7 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

Therapeutic drug management of nitroprusside therapy

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Serum or plasma

Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Container

Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube

Collection Instructions

Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Submit serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube.

Reference Range

Toxic thiocyanate concentrations: >10 mg/dL

Storage Instructions

Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
811331 Thiocyanate, Serum 3002-3 808218 Thiocyanate mg/dl 3002-3
Order Code811331
Order Code NameThiocyanate, Serum
Order Loinc3002-3
Result Code808218
Result Code NameThiocyanate
UofMmg/dl
Result LOINC3002-3