Trichloroacetic Acid

Test ID: 

704002

CPT code:

83921, 82570

Synonyms:

Trichloroacetic Acid, Urine

Trichloroethane Metabolite

Trichloroethylene Metabolite

Clinical Use:

Evaluate exposure to trichloroethane, trichloroethylene, or tetrachloroethylene

Specimen Type:

Urine (random)

Requested Volume: 

10 mL

Minimum Volume: 

0.5 mL

Container Type: 

Plastic urine bottle-no preservative

Collection:

End of shift or end of exposure; end of workweek

Storage Instructions:

Refrigerate; specimen may also be frozen

Expected Turnaround Time:

1 to 2 Days

Rejection Criteria

Urine from preservative tube