Test Name Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether and Metabolite, Blood
Method(s)
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)
Suggested CPT Code(s)
84600
New York State Approval Status
Approved
Turnaround Time
7 days
Test Includes
1
Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
MTBE
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)
mcg/mL
0.025
Environmental/Occupation Toxin
2
Tertiary Butyl Alcohol
MTBE Metabolite
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)
ng/mL
50
Environmental/Occupation Toxin
Compliance Statement
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Sample Type
Blood
Requested Volume
5 mL
Minimum Volume
2.2 mL
Special Handling
Ensure that container remains tightly sealed.
Sample Container
Gray top tube (Sodium Fluoride / Potassium Oxalate)