Benzene as Phenol, Occupational Exposure, Urine (Sendout)

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General Information

Lab Name
Lab Code
134
External Test Id
FPHEN
Description

Useful For: Evaluating exposure to benzene.

Synonyms
Benzol, Cyclohexatriene, FPHEN, Phenol-Test For Exposure
Components

Interpretation

Method

Gas Chromatography/Flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID)

Spectrophotometry (SPEC)

Reference Range
Ref. Range Notes

Reference Values:

Normal (unexposed population): <10 mg/L
Exposed: Biological Exposure Index (BEI): 50 mg/g creatinine (End of Shift)
Toxic: Not established

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Urine
Collection

Collect 10 mL RANDOM urine in a plastic urine container without preservatives.

Collection Timing: Collect urine at the end of the work shift.

Handling Instructions

Outside Laboratories:

  • Transfer 10 mL urine to a separate plastic aliquot, filling the tube completely to prevent loss of volatile compound in the head space.
  • Refrigerate sample while awaiting shipment. Transport with a cold pack.

Stability: Refrigerated (Preferred): 14 days; Frozen: 180 days; Ambient: Unacceptable.

Quantity
Requested: 10 mL urine
Minimum: 1.2 mL urine

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Transfer 10 mL urine to a separate plastic aliquot, filling the tube completely to prevent loss of volatile compound in the head space. Refrigerate urine.

Login: SEND1-;REFRIG

  • RSNDT1: MAYMTX
  • RSTYP1: URN
  • RTSRQ1: ;Benzene as Phenol, Occupational Exposure, Urine (Mayo Test FPHEN)

Sendouts:

  • Order Mayo Test: FPHEN

Stability: Refrigerated (Preferred): 14 days; Frozen: 180 days; Ambient: Unacceptable.

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Frequency
Performed: Monday through Sunday. Report available: 7-11 days from sample receipt at Medtox.
Available STAT?
No
Performing Location(s)
Sendout Mayo forwards to MedTox Laboratories, Inc.
800-533-1710

402 W County Road D
St. Paul, MN 55112

Billing & Coding

Billing Comments

CPTs: 84600, 82570