Cyanide
| CPT Code(s): | 82600 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation:Timing of specimen collection: Dependent on time of exposure - test upon presentation to hospital. Collect:Green (sodium or lithium heparin). Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA or K3EDTA). Specimen Preparation:Do not freeze. Transport 4 mL whole blood in original collection container. (Min: 3 mL) Also acceptable: Transfer specimen to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. Storage/Transport Temperature: Stability:Ambient: 72 hours (if tightly capped); Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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