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Cyanide

Source Blood
Mnemonic MISCREFBL

Misc Ref Test Name Prompt: Cyanide
Specimen Requirements

2 x 4 mL lavender top EDTA tubes

Minimum 7 mL whole blood

Specimen Handling Transfer whole blood to plastic screwcap Sardstedt2 aliquot tube (aliquot tubes available from Referrals) prior to transport.

DSC:
Refrigerate specimens upon receipt in lab.
Additional Information
Testing Location Hospitals in Common
Testing Frequency 2 weeks
Alternate Name(s)
Reference Interval