Phenol, Urine

Diagnostic Use

Biological exposure monitoring of benzene and phenol in the workplace

Department

Toxicology

Delphic Registration Code

TOX

Turnaround Time

7 days

Test Code

4841

Specimen Type

• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

20

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

No of Samples Required

1

Aliquot Instructions

Reference Intervals

The normal range for urinary phenol concentrations is 0.5-81.5 mg/L with non-exposed individuals falling in the range from 5-10 mg/L

Test Method

Phenol conjugates are hydrolysed in hydrochloric acid. Phenol is extracted into ether and is detected by flame ionisation on the gas chromatograph.

Non-Funded Test Cost

$125.92 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

4841

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