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Toluene (as Hippuric Acid), Occupational Exposure, Urine

CPT 82570; 83921

Test Details

Methodology

Gas chromatography/flame ionization detection (GC/FID)

Result 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.

Use

Evaluate exposure to toluene

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Urine (random)

Volume

10 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Container

Plastic urine container without preservative

Collection Instructions

Tubes should be filled to prevent loss of volatile compound into headspace. Collect at end of shift.

Storage Instructions

Refrigerate; specimen may also be frozen.

Causes for Rejection

Urine in preservative tube

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
811794 Toluene Exposure Monitoring,U 811795 Creatinine, Urine mg/dL 2161-8
811794 Toluene Exposure Monitoring,U 808910 Hippuric Acid g/l 6709-0
811794 Toluene Exposure Monitoring,U 808912 Hippuric Acid g/g creat 13754-7
Order Code811794
Order Code NameToluene Exposure Monitoring,U
Order Loinc
Result Code811795
Result Code NameCreatinine, Urine
UofMmg/dL
Result LOINC2161-8
Order Code811794
Order Code NameToluene Exposure Monitoring,U
Order Loinc
Result Code808910
Result Code NameHippuric Acid
UofMg/l
Result LOINC6709-0
Order Code811794
Order Code NameToluene Exposure Monitoring,U
Order Loinc
Result Code808912
Result Code NameHippuric Acid
UofMg/g creat
Result LOINC13754-7