Environmental Pollutants Profile - Test Overview

Test Description:

A quantitative GC/MS analysis for the assessment of aromatic solvent metabolites, phthalate metabolites, and parabens in urine.

Analytes:

Xylene Metabolites: 2-Methylhippurate, 3-Methylhippurate

Toluene Metabolites: Hippurate

Benzene Metabolites: t,t-Muconic Acid

Trimethylbenzene Metabolites: 3,4-Dimethylhippurate

Styrene Metabolites: Mandelate, Phenylglyoxylate

Paraben Metabolites: Para-Hydroxybenzoate

Phthalate Metabolites: Monoethyl Phthalate, Phthalic Acid

Quinolinate

CPT Code:

RT = Room Temperature 21°C - 26°C

Causes for Rejection:

Specimen collected on an expired kit or specimen that has not been sealed securely in the top lock bag, containing desiccant provided. These may result in a damp specimen on arrival. Overly dilute urine sample may result in a low creatinine value. This may render test results non-reportable.

Interfering Substances:

Sorbic acid/sorbate or benzoic acid/sodium benzoate food preser- vatives may interfere with the reporting for benzene & toluene metabolites.

Test Run Time:

5-10 business days from receipt of specimen.

Special Collection Instructions:

Foods containing sorbic acid/sorbate or benzoic acid/sodium benzoate as preservatives should be avoided for 48 hours prior to urine collection.

*Avoid excess fluid intake after evening meal*

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