Medtox
Synonyms
Carbolic Acid
Test Includes
Creatinine; Phenol, mg/L; Phenol, mg/g creatinine
Expected Turnaround Time
7 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Related Information
In-house validated method
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Urine (random)
Volume
10 mL
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Container
Plastic urine container or transport tube without preservative
Collection
Tubes should be filled completely to prevent loss of volatile compound into headspace. Collection time: End of shift or end of exposure
Storage Instructions
Submission/transport (<3 days): Refrigerate. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be frozen.
Test Details
Use
Evaluate exposure to phenol or benzene
Methodology
Gas chromatography/flame ionization detection (GC/FID); Spectrophotometry (SPEC)
Reference Interval
Normal (unexposed population): Phenol exposure: <10 mg/L, Benzene exposure: <10 mg/L; Exposed: Biological Exposure Index (BEI): Phenol exposure: 250 mg/g creatinine (end of shift), Benzene exposure: 50 mg/g creatinine, Biological Tolerance Value (BAT): Phenol exposure: 300 mg/L (end of exposure or end of shift); Toxic: Phenol and Benzene exposure: not established