Test Name
Thiocyanate, Blood
Alternate DescriptionNitroprusside Metabolite in Blood
Lab Section
Specimen Processing Area
Fluid TypeSerum
Specimen Tube Type Transport
Non Gel Red Top
Container Whole Blood Required7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top or 2.5 ml whole blood in (3) Non Gel Red microtainers
Summary Test NameThiocyanate, Blood
Minimum Volume1.5 ml serum
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Specimen Preparation In HouseSpin, separate, refrigerate until shipped