Test Code 2412B

Test Name Inhalants Panel, Alkane Gases, Blood

Method(s)
Gas Chromatography (GC)
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)
Suggested CPT Code(s)
84600x2
New York State Approval Status

Approved

Turnaround Time

7 days

Test Includes
1 Ethane Gas Chromatography (GC) ppm (v/v) 2 Environmental/Occupation Toxin
2 Propane Gas Chromatography (GC) ppm (v/v) 2 Environmental/Occupation Toxin
3 Isobutane Gas Chromatography (GC) ppm (v/v) 2 Environmental/Occupation Toxin
4 n-Butane Gas Chromatography (GC) ppm (v/v) 2 Environmental/Occupation Toxin
5 Methane Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) mcg/mL 0.98 Environmental/Occupation Toxin

Test Also Known As
Marsh Gas
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
2.4 mL
Special Handling
Ensure that container remains tightly sealed.
Sample Container
Gray top tube (Sodium Fluoride / Potassium Oxalate)

Additional Collection Instructions

Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Light Protection
Not Required
Rejection Criteria
None

Rejection criteria pertain to clinical sample submissions only.

Stability
Room Temperature: Undetermined
Refrigerated: Undetermined
Frozen (-20 °C): Undetermined

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