Toluene - whole blood Referred Test
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TOLS
Synonyms
- Methylbenzene
Specialty
Analytical Chemistry
Clinical significance
An aromatic hydrocarbon often used as a substitute for benzene. It is neurotoxic and contains impurities which can induce hepatic and renal toxicity. Toluene is metabolically converted into hippuric acid.
Further information
Do not use tubes containing merthiolate
Sample at end of work shift
Transfer whole blood into a special glass tube with a PTFE lid
Specific equipment available
- T17 : Glass tube, PTFE lid for organic solvents detection - blood
Methodology
Gas Phase Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
Turnaround time
25 days
Testing Laboratory
Refered Test
Contact(s)
Customer Care
Caption
Referred TestThe pre-analytical conditions and prices are defined on the basis of the requirements of the performing laboratory.
