CYANIDE BLOOD
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: CYANB
UPHSM LIS Test #: 1894
Schedule: Monday - Sunday
Testing Time: 5 Days
Testing Lab: MEDTOX
UPHSM LIS Test #: 1894
Schedule: Monday - Sunday
Testing Time: 5 Days
Testing Lab: MEDTOX
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 mL (0.5 min) Whole Blood
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: 1 Lavender Top EDTA
Collection Info:
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: 1 Lavender Top EDTA
Collection Info:
Methods
High Performance Liquid Chromatography with Fluorescence Detection (HPLC-FL)
CPT Codes
82600
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Normal (unexposed population):
non-smoker: less than 0.025 mg/L
Smoker: average 0.41 mg/L
Exposed:
Levels of less than 0.2 mg/L have been found to be non-toxic; however, levels of 0.5 to 1.0 mg/L have been associated with tachycardia and flushing.
Toxic:
Levels of 1.0 - 2.5 mg/L have been associated with obtundation; coma and respiratory depression with levels greater than 2.5 mg/L; and death with values greater than 3 mg/L.
non-smoker: less than 0.025 mg/L
Smoker: average 0.41 mg/L
Exposed:
Levels of less than 0.2 mg/L have been found to be non-toxic; however, levels of 0.5 to 1.0 mg/L have been associated with tachycardia and flushing.
Toxic:
Levels of 1.0 - 2.5 mg/L have been associated with obtundation; coma and respiratory depression with levels greater than 2.5 mg/L; and death with values greater than 3 mg/L.
