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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

THIOCYAN

Specimen Types:

Serum

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

Additional Notes:

Patients on nitroprusside:

Therapeutic Range: 100—500 umol/L

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