Test Code LAB13208 Thiocyanate
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
THIOC
Collection Requirements
Submit with order: Thiocyanate dose, Thiocyanate dose frequency, Thiocyanate route, Thiocyanate type of draw.
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Alternate Collection Container
Lavender 6 mL (K3EDTA)
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells within 2 hours and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: 28 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days
Minimum Testing Volume
0.3 mL
Reference Range
See report
Methodology
Quantitative Colorimetric
Performed
Varies
Reported
11-14 days
CPT Codes
84430
Unacceptable Conditions
Citrated plasma, ACD plasma, whole blood.