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HelpEpic Code LAB7140 Ethylene Glycol
Test Name Alias
Ethylene Glycol | 4073
Interface Order Alias
10372
Clinical Information
Propylene glycol will be reported if detected.
Collection Instructions
Specimen Collection: Blood
Container(s): Gray Top (Potassium Oxalate and Sodium Fluoride) or Red top (no additive)
Preferred Volume to Collect: 3.0 mL
Minimum Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL
Neonate Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL
Capillary collect ok? Yes
Microtainer acceptable? Yes
Collection Instructions:
- After collection, gently invert tube 8-10 times.
- Gray Top is preferred tube.
- Specimen should be processed – See Processing Instructions.
Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)
Processed Specimen: Plasma or Serum
Centrifuge/Spin: Yes
Aliquot: Yes
Processing Instructions:
- Gray top:
- Centrifuge after collection
- Pipette plasma into aliquot tubes
- Red top:
- When tubes are clotted (30-45 minutes), centrifuge specimens
- Pipette serum into aliquot tube
Minimum plasma/serum volume: 0.5 mL
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 72 hours
Refrigerate: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days
Laboratory Retention: 7 days
Test Frequency
Available 24 hours, usual TAT 1 day.
STAT TAT 2 hours.
Performing Department
Toxicology
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Methodology
Gas Chromatography-Flame Ionization Detector (GC-FID)
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Spectrum Health Toxicology Laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.
CPT
82693
CDM Code
3018269301
Epic Test ID
1230100664
LOINC
Ethylene Glycol: 5646-5
Mayo Access Code
SHO122
Additional Information
Gold Top SST not acceptable
Reviewed Date
2/15/2023
Updated Date
10/13/2023 Reference Range