Test Code FFTIO Thiocyanate, Serum
Additional Codes
LAB1099
Reporting Name
Thiocyanate, SerumPerforming Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.Sendout dept will send to Mayo Medical Laboratory first to send to Medtox Laboratories, Inc.
Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (sodium heparin) tube(s), plasma gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 1 mL sodium heparin plasma refrigerated in plastic vial.
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s), serum gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated in plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.50 mL Does not allow for repeat testing
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 180 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reference Values
Toxic Thiocyanate concentrations: Greater than 10 mg/dL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Code Information
84430
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FFTIO | Thiocyanate, Serum | 3002-3 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z3316 | Thiocyanate | 3002-3 |
Report Available
1 to 5 daysMethod Name
Spectrophotometry (SPEC)