Test Overview
Method
Colorimetry
Result Included
Thiocyanate
Aliases/Synonyms
Sulfocyanate; Nitroprusside
Specimen
Specimen Type
Avoid gel separator tubesSerum
Plasma (EDTA lavender-top)
Plasma (EDTA dark blue-top)
Containers
Preferred Containers
Serum (red top)
Acceptable Containers
Plasma (EDTA lavender-top); Plasma (EDTA dark blue-top)
Volume
Sample Volume
3.0 mL
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Specimen Comment
Avoid gel separator tubes.
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Separate immediately. Store and send cold or frozen.
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 72 hours | 14 days | 30 days |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
5 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Thiocyanateµg/mLTherapeutic:
Unexposed nonsmokers: 1.0 - 4.0
Unexposed smokers: 3.0 - 12.0
Referral Location
Out-of-Country
Test Version
Last Updated
2019-09-30