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Trichloroacetic Acid, Urine

CPT 82570; 83921
Synonyms
  • Trichloroethane Metabolite
  • Trichloroethylene Metabolite

Test Details

Methodology

Headspace gas chromatography/electron capture detection (GC/EC); spectrophotometry (SPEC)

Result Turnaround Time

10 - 14 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

Use

Evaluate exposure to trichloroethane, trichloroethylene, or tetrachloroethylene

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Urine (random)

Volume

10 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Container

Plastic urine bottle-no preservative

Collection Instructions

End of shift or end of exposure; end of workweek

Storage Instructions

Refrigerate; specimen may also be frozen

Causes for Rejection

Urine from preservative tube

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
790662 Trichloroacetic Acid, Urine 790537 Creatinine mg/dL 2161-8
790662 Trichloroacetic Acid, Urine 808906 Trichloroacetic Acid mg/l 3041-1
790662 Trichloroacetic Acid, Urine 808908 Trichloroacetic Acid mg/g creat 26770-8
Order Code790662
Order Code NameTrichloroacetic Acid, Urine
Order Loinc
Result Code790537
Result Code NameCreatinine
UofMmg/dL
Result LOINC2161-8
Order Code790662
Order Code NameTrichloroacetic Acid, Urine
Order Loinc
Result Code808906
Result Code NameTrichloroacetic Acid
UofMmg/l
Result LOINC3041-1
Order Code790662
Order Code NameTrichloroacetic Acid, Urine
Order Loinc
Result Code808908
Result Code NameTrichloroacetic Acid
UofMmg/g creat
Result LOINC26770-8