Thiocyanate (Referred Out), Serum - Saskatoon
Discipline
Biochemistry
Specimen Information
Specimen types accepted
- Serum
Specimen collection container
- Preferred collection container: Red (non-gel)
- Alternative collection container: Gold (gel)
Required volume
- Optimal volume: 4.5 mL Full collection tube
- Minimum volume: 1 mL serum
(Submitting the minimum volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory/reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum volume may require a second collection.)
Performance
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Maximum laboratory time
Results Reporting
- One day turnaround time by testing laboratory
Other information
Additional comments
- Used to monitoring patients under sodium nitroprusside therapy
- Screen for thiocyanate poisoning
Last Updated: October 18, 2024