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| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | ISOPR |
| EPIC | LAB10271 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
The detection of isopropanol in cases of accidental ingestion, or intentional ingestion by potential suicide victims or alcoholics
Isopropanol metabolizes to acetone.
Both isopropanol and acetone concentrations will be reported.
Method Name
Gas-Liquid Chromatography (GLC)
Reference Values
None detected
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 Day
Available Stat
Profile Information
|
Individual Test Description |
|---|
| ACETONE, QUANTITATIVE (VOLATILE), PLASMA OR SERUM |
| ISOPROPANOL, QUANTITATIVE |
Specimen Type
Submit one of the following:
~ Plasma
~ Serum
Preferred Container
Green Top Tube (Sodium Heparin)
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Preferred Volume
Plasma: 2 mL (Green Top Tube (Sodium Heparin))
Serum: 2 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Minimum Volume
Plasma: 0.3 mL (Green Top Tube (Sodium Heparin))
Serum: 0.3 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Specimen Collection and Handling
Submit only one of the following specimens:
Alcohol should NOT be used to prepare the venipuncture site. BETADINE®, or other antiseptics that do NOT contain alcohol should be used.
SERUM:
1. Draw blood in a serum gel tube.
2. Spin down and send 2.0 mL of serum refrigerated.
3. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
4. Indicate “serum” on request form.
PLASMA:
1. Draw blood in a green-top (sodium heparin) tube.
2. Spin down and send 2.0 mL of sodium heparin plasma refrigerated.
3. Label sample appropriately (plasma)
4. Indicate “plasma” on request form.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Plasma
Frozen: 3 Months
Refrigerated: 3 Days
Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours
Note: Specimen storage conditions can adversely impact analyte stability. Only frozen samples should be accepted for “add-on” analysis.
Specimen Type: Serum
Frozen: 3 Months
Refrigerated: 3 Days
Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours
Note: Specimen storage conditions can adversely impact analyte stability. Only frozen samples should be accepted for “add-on” analysis.
Add On Capable
Not Permitted
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 84600 | Volatiles (eg: Acetic Anhyddride, Diethylether), Quatitative |
Keywords
ALCOHOL, BLOOD
ALCOHOL, ISOPROPYL
RUBBING ALCOHOL
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
LOINC Code Information
5669-7
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Plasma Separator Tube (PST)
Red Top Tube