Butylbenzylphthalate in Urine (Mass Concentration)
This test measures the presence of butylbenzylphthalate, a chemical found in certain plastics, pesticides, and personal care products, in your urine. It may be used to assess exposure to these substances.
["This test helps check for exposure to phthalates, chemicals often in plastics and cosmetics."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 73926-8
- Short code
- JWH-073 4OH-butyl Bld Ql
- Synonyms
- JWH-073 4OH-butyl Bld Ql
- 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 Might This Test Be Ordered?
Your healthcare provider may order this test if you have been exposed to phthalates through work, environmental sources, or personal care products. It could also be part of a broader evaluation for suspected chemical exposure or health concerns linked to phthalate use, such as developmental issues in children or reproductive health concerns in adults.
What Does the Test Involve?
You will provide a urine sample, typically collected over a 24-hour period or at a single time point. The sample is analyzed to detect the chemical butylbenzylphthalate using a sensitive laboratory method.
What Do the Results Mean?
Higher levels of butylbenzylphthalate in your urine may indicate recent exposure to these chemicals. However, interpretation depends on clinical context, such as your occupation, lifestyle, or medical history. Elevated levels alone may not cause symptoms but could prompt further evaluation.
What Are Common Causes of Elevated Levels?
Elevated levels of butylbenzylphthalate in urine are often linked to exposure from plastics, personal care products (like lotions or nail polish), pesticides, or environmental sources. Occupational exposure in industries using these chemicals may also lead to higher levels.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
Butylbenzylphthalate is a type of phthalate used to soften plastics. While some phthalates are linked to health concerns like hormonal disruption or developmental issues, research on butylbenzylphthalate specifically is ongoing. Your healthcare provider will discuss results in the context of your overall health and exposure history.
Short name
Butylbenzylphthalate Urine Test
Frequently asked questions
What does a positive or high result mean?
How often should I get this test?
Can I prevent exposure to phthalates?
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