Inhalants Panel, Anesthetics, Blood Test (2421B)
| Analysis Code |
2421B |
| Test Name |
Inhalants Panel, Anesthetics, Blood |
| Test Includes |
Enflurane [GC], Halothane [GC], Isoflurane [GC], Methoxyflurane [GC], Nitrous Oxide [GC/MS] |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
Ethrane
Fluothane
Forane®
Laughing Gas |
| Purpose |
Overexposure/Poisoning Determination |
| Category |
Anesthetic |
| Method(s) |
Gas Chromatography (GC)
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) |
| Specimen Requirements |
4 mL Blood |
| Transport Temperature |
Refrigerated |
| Specimen Container |
Lavender top tube (EDTA) |
| Special Handling |
Ensure that container remains tightly sealed. |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: Undetermined
Refrigerated: Undetermined
Frozen (-20 °C): Undetermined |
| Rejection Criteria |
None |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[GC/MS] Monday-Sunday 14 days
[GC] Tuesday Thursday 3 days |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[GC] 84600
[GC/MS] 84600 |
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