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Thiocyanate

Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:THIOCYAN
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
SST
Collection & Request Instructions:

This test is occasionally required for the monitoring of nitroprusside therapy.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:Daily
Additional Notes:

Patients on nitroprusside:

Therapeutic Range:  100—500 umol/L

Signs of toxicity may be expected at levels > 850 umol/L.

Test performed on Abbott Alinity