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Toluene – Occupational Exposure, Blood

Test ID: FFTLB
Test
Specimen
Performance / Interpretation
Interface / Setup

Test

Method

Headspace Gas Chromatography/Flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID)

Report Includes

Toluene

Specimens

Whole Blood (Na Heparin)

Test Location

Mayo Clinical Labs, Minnesota USA

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Specimen

Specimens

Whole Blood (Na Heparin)

Sample Volume

20 mL

Minimum Volume

5 mL

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Draw blood in 2 green top (sodium heparin) tubes. Tubes should be filled to prevent loss of volatile compound into headspace. Send 20 mL of sodium heparin whole blood refrigerated or frozen.

Stability

Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 365 days

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Headspace Gas Chromatography/Flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID)

Turnaround Time

15 days

Specimen Retention Time

14 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Toluene mg/L
  • Normal (unexposed population): None detected
  • Exposed:
  • Biological Exposure Index (BEI): 0.05 mg/L (prior to last shift of workweek)
  • Biological Tolerance Value (BAT): 1.0 mg/L (end of exposure or end of shift)
  • Toxic:
  • Blood levels between 50 and 79 mg/L were found in people who died of acute toluene inhalation.

Test Location

Mayo Clinical Labs, Minnesota USA

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Interface / Setup

Test Version

30-Sep-2019