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CYANIDE

Test Details
Test Name : CYANIDE
Alternative Test Names : CYANIDE
Code: CYAN
Test Overview : Used to monitor possible exposure to cyanide. Methodology is Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GS-MS).
Test Preparation Instructions : Sampling must be done soon after exposure because the blood half-life of cyanide is short.
Turnaround Time: 25 DAYS
Reference Interval:
Age Reference Interval
Sex Low High Component Low High Units Note
M/F 0 5.0 Micromole / Litre
Age
Sex Low High Component
M/F

Reference Interval
Low High Units Note
0 5.0 Micromole / Litre
(1)

Detection limit: 0.4 umol/L
Normal concentration for smokers: <20 umol/L
Toxic threshold 19.25 umol/L
Nitroprusside is metabolized in cyanide, the impact
of therapeutic drugs containing nitroprusside should be
considered when testing for occupational exposure.

Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container: DARK BLUE (Na Heparin or K2EDTA)
Volume: 2.00mL

Collection Requirements: Do not centrifuge
Storage and Transport: Store and ship refrigerated.

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