NPHL has moved to an electronic ordering system, NUlirt, and it is now the preferred method to order all tests. Once ordered, print a "batch list" (see
NUlirt Guide).
Forms Required - Nulirt batch list or NPHL Test Request Form (completed in entirety) must accompany the specimen to include the following information: symptoms and date of onset, pregnancy status, travel and vaccine history. Testing
will not be performed without all required information.
Please call NPHL Client Services at (402) 559-2440 or toll free at (800) 334-0459 for further clarification.
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Test: |
Organophosphorous Nerve Agent Metabolites, Urine (OPNA)
- FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE/CHEMICAL TERRORISM ONLY.
- CALL 24/7 PAGER (402) 888-5588 PRIOR TO SAMPLE SUBMISSION
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Synonym: |
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Method: |
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (HPLC MS/MS)
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Availability: |
Emergency Response Only
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Specimen: |
Urine
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Collection Device: |
Standard urine collection cup as soon as possible after an exposure incident (within 48 hours if possible)
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Volume: |
Minimum: 1.5 mL
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Storage/Transport: |
Freeze immediately and transport on dry ice. Keep frozen until analysis
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Unacceptable: |
- Low volume (<1.5 mL)
- Inappropriate storage temperature
- Damaged collection containers
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Specimen Stability: |
Up to 3 years at -70 ºC
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Reference Interval: |
Organophosphorous Nerve Agents are not normaly found in humans.
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Reportable Disease: |
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Comments: |
FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE/CHEMICAL TERRORISM ONLY. cALL 24/7 PAGER (402) 888-5588 PROR TO SAMPLE SUBMISSION
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Revised: |
5/18/2023 |
If you have questions about proper specimen collection, please call
NPHL Client Services at (402) 559-2440 or toll free at (800) 334-0459.
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