Thiocyanate, Serum / Plasma

Test ID: 

706799

CPT code:

84430

Synonyms:

Thiocyanate, Serum or Plasma
Nitroprusside Metabolite

Clinical Use:

Therapeutic drug management of nitroprusside therapy

Specimen Type:

Serum or plasma

Requested Volume: 

1 mL

Minimum Volume: 

0.5 mL

Container Type: 

Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube

Collection:

Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Submit serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube.

Expected Turnaround Time:

1 to 2 Days

Storage Instructions:

Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.