Eurofins Biomnis code

TOLU

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.

Preanalytics

• 10 mL :
• urine sample
•   Reftrigerated

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

Glass container with PTFE stopper, supplied upon request
Sample at end of work shift

Specific equipment available

• T18 : Glass flask, PFTE lid for organic solvents detection - urine

Methodology

Gas Phase Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)

Turnaround time

25 days

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