Formic Acid, Serum/Plasma Test (2134SP)
| Analysis Code |
2134SP |
| Test Name |
Formic Acid, Serum/Plasma |
| Test Includes |
Formic Acid |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
Formate |
| Purpose |
Exposure Monitoring; This test is New York State approved. |
| Category |
Environmental/Occupation Toxin |
| Method(s) |
Ion Chromatography (IC) |
| Specimen Requirements |
1 mL Serum or Plasma |
| Transport Temperature |
Refrigerated |
| Specimen Container |
Plastic container (preservative-free) |
| Special Handling |
Serum: Collect sample in Red top tube
Plasma: Collect sample in Lavender top tube (EDTA) or Pink top tube.
Promptly centrifuge and separate Serum or Plasma into a plastic screw capped vial using approved guidelines. |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: 2 day(s)
Refrigerated: 7 day(s)
Frozen (-20 °C): 6 month(s) |
| *Rejection Criteria |
Received Room Temperature. Gray top tube (Sodium Fluoride / Potassium Oxalate). Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST). |
| Day(s) Test Set-up / TAT |
[IC] Wednesday / 7 days |
| Suggested CPT Code |
83921 |
| **Minimum Volume |
0.3 mL |
| Test Summary Sheet |
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*Rejection criteria pertain to clinical specimen submissions only.
**Stated minimum volume allows for a single analysis. Repeat analysis will not be performed.