Toluene - urine Refered Test
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TOLU
Synonyms
- Methylbenzene
Clinic 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.
Prenalytics
- 10 mL
- urine sample
- Refrigerated
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
3 weeks
Pathologist(s) in charge
Refered Test
Specialty
Analytical Chemistry
Contact(s)
Dr Gilles PANTEIX
E-mail(s)
Phone(s)
+334 72 80 10 41
Caption
The pre-analytical conditions and prices are defined on the basis of the requirements of the performing laboratory.