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HelpTest Code Billings Clinic: 8891 Mayo: FCYNB Cyanide, Blood Test
Reporting Name
Cyanide, BloodPerforming Laboratory
NMS LabsMethod Name
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Specimen Required
***Must submit one specimen per order. Specimens cannot be shared between multiple orders.***
Container/Tube: Gray top (potassium oxalate/sodium fluoride)
Specimen volume: 2 mL
Collection instructions: Collect 2 mL whole blood in potassium oxalate/sodium fluoride Gray top tube, send frozen.
Specimen Type
Whole Blood NaFl-KOxSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood NaFl-KOx | Frozen (preferred) | 90 days | |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
Reference Values
Normal: Up to 0.05 mcg/mL
Potentially toxic: 0.50 mcg/mL and greater
Potentially lethal: 2.0 mcg/mL and greater
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
11 to 13 daysTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
82600
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FCYNB | Cyanide, Blood | 5634-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z5239 | Cyanide | 5634-1 |
| Z5240 | Reporting Limit | 19147-8 |