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Thiocyanate, Serum/Plasma

Test ID: THIO

Test

Aliases/Synonyms

Sulfocyanate; Nitroprusside

Method

Colorimetric

Report Includes

Thiocyanate

Specimens

Avoid gel separator tubes; Serum; Plasma (EDTA lavender-top); Plasma (EDTA dark blue-top)

Test Location

Quest Diagnostics, California USA

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Specimen

Specimens

Avoid gel separator tubes; Serum; Plasma (EDTA lavender-top); Plasma (EDTA dark blue-top)

Collection Containers

Preferred

Serum (red top)

Acceptable

Plasma (EDTA lavender-top); Plasma (EDTA dark blue-top)

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 72 hours
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 30 days

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Colorimetric

Turnaround Time

5 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Thiocyanate µg/mL
  • Therapeutic:
  • Unexposed nonsmokers: 1.0 - 4.0
  • Unexposed smokers: 3.0 - 12.0

Test Location

Quest Diagnostics, California USA

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Interface / Setup

Test Version

30-Sep-2019