Eurofins Biomnis code

CYANP

Synonyms

• Cyanide ions
• SCN-

Specialty

Analytical Chemistry

Clinical significance

Blood test: for monitoring sodium nitroprusside (Nipride) therapy.Urine test: a marker for exposure to cyanide or hydrogen cyanide.Increased levels also seen in smokers.

Preanalytics

• 2 mL :
• Serum (do not use tubes with separator gel)
•   Reftrigerated

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

Collect prior to new drug intake, always indicate the clinical context

Methodology

Spectrophotometry

Turnaround time

2 weeks

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