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HelpTest Code Ethylene Glycol Ethylene Glycol
Useful For
Detection and quantitation of ethylene glycol in serum.
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Red / Additive Free
Preferred Specimen
5 mL Red Top
Acceptable Specimens
- Red Top
- Grey Top
Reference or Target Ranges
Cutoff: 20 mg/dL
Reportable Units
ng/mL
Critical Value
≥20 mg/dL
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | Reject |
| Icterus Threshold | Reject |
| Lipemia Threshold | Reject |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type, specimen spun |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 14 days |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 14 days |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | 28 days |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | Monday - Sunday 7:30AM - 2:00PM. Specimen must be received no later than 2:00PM for same day analysis. | |
| Expected Turn Around Time | 5 hours | |
| Stat Availability | No | |
| Weekends and Holidays | 7:30AM - 2:00PM. Specimen must be received no later than 2:00PM for same day analysis. | |
| Performing Bench | Toxicology | |
| Methodology/Method Description | GC-FID – Gas Chromatography-Flame Ionization Detection |
Additional Information/Important Notes
Patients <20 mg/dL reported as negative. If volatile alcohol screen is needed in addition, order “Alc Scr w Ethyl Gly”
CPT Codes
82693