Gas Chromatography/Flame Ionization Detection (GC/FID)
Edit Date:
6/11/2010
Performed:
Daily, STAT as needed
Released:
Within 24 hours
CPT Code:
84600
Specimen Collection Details
Collection:
Two 4 mL grey top tubes (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate). Avoid alcohol-containing hand lotion prior to collection. Use non-alcohol soap for skin preparation. Do not use alcohol swabs. Do not remove rubber stoppers.
Handling:
Refrigerate. Send to laboratory as soon as possible.