Cyclohexanone in Blood (Mass Concentration)
This test measures the amount of cyclohexanone, a chemical compound, present in your blood. It may be used to monitor exposure to this substance, often in occupational or environmental settings.
["This test helps track levels of cyclohexanone, which can indicate exposure risks or health effects from its presence in your body."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 12995-7
- Short code
- Cyclohexanone Bld-mCnc
- Synonyms
- Cyclohexanone Bld-mCnc
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- whole-blood
- Container
- Lavender-top (EDTA)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Specimen volume
- 3 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h
- Hemolysis max
- 0
- Lipemia max
- 0
- Icterus max
- 0
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
Why This Test Might Be Ordered
Your healthcare provider may request this test if you have been exposed to cyclohexanone in your workplace, through environmental sources, or as part of a broader chemical screening. It could also be used to assess potential health impacts or guide treatment decisions in specific occupational or research settings.
What to Expect Before the Test
No special preparation is typically required. You may be asked to fast before the test, but this depends on your healthcare provider’s instructions. Bring any medications or supplements you’re currently taking to your appointment.
What Happens During the Test
A healthcare professional will draw blood from a vein in your arm using a small needle. You may feel a brief pinch, but the procedure usually takes just a few minutes. The blood sample will be sent to a lab for analysis.
What the Results Mean
Your results will show the concentration of cyclohexanone in your blood. Higher levels may suggest recent exposure or accumulation of this chemical in your body. Interpretation depends on clinical context, such as your occupation, exposure history, or symptoms.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
◆Associated findings1
Short name
Cyclohexanone Blood Level
Frequently asked questions
What Does This Test Measure?
How Is This Test Used in Healthcare?
What Are Common Reference Ranges?
Sources
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