ETHYLENE GLYCOL, SERUM OR PLASMA

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	ETHYG
EPIC	LAB714

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Detection of ethylene glycol in cases of accidental ingestion, especially in children, or in intentional ingestion by potential suicide victims

Method Name

Gas-Liquid Chromatography (GLC)

Reference Values

None detected

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Available Stat

Specimen Type

Serum

Preferred Container

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Serum: 2 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.3 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

1. Alcohol should not be used to prepare the venipuncture site.

2. Betadine® or other antiseptics that do not contain alcohol should be used.

3. Spin specimen (plasma or serum), separate from clot and send refrigerated.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Serum

Frozen: 3 Months

Refrigerated: 3 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Note: Stability for plasma or serum.

Add On Capable

Not Permitted

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
82693	Ethylene Glycol, Quantitative

Keywords

ANTIFREEZE

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