Xylenes - whole blood Refered Test
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XYLEN
Clinic significance
Xylenes are very widely used as solvents. Their toxicity is the same as that of toluene (i.e. they are neurotoxic and fetotoxic). Xylenes are metabolized to form methylhippuric acid.
Prenalytics
- 5 mL
- EDTA whole blood or Heparin
- Refrigerated
Further information
- Transfer whole blood into a special glass tube with a PTFE lid
- Sample at end of work shift
- Do not use tubes containing merthiolate
Specific equipment available
T17 : Glass tube, PTFE lid for organic solvents detection - blood
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
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Refered TestThe pre-analytical conditions and prices are defined on the basis of the requirements of the performing laboratory.
