Medtox
Synonyms
Phenol; Benzol; Cyclohexatriene
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
Storage Instructions
Submission/transport (<3 days): Refrigerate. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be frozen.
Test Details
Use
Evaluate exposure to benzene
Methodology
Gas chromatography/flame ionization detection (GC/FID); Spectrophotometry (SPEC)
Reference Interval
Normal (unexposed population): less than 10 mg/L; Exposed: Biological Exposure Index (BEI): 50 mg/g creatinine (end of shift); Toxic: not established