Ethylene Glycol Level
| Abbrev Code: | GLYCOL | ||
| Order Code: | LAB8079 | Order Name: | Ethylene Glycol |
| Synonyms: | 1,2 Ethanedial | ||
| CPT Codes: | 80320 x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | Ethylene Glycol and Propylene Glycol | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sun; results are reported within 2 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Send specimens STAT to HCMC using the OnTime courier. A completed HCMC Ethylene Glycol Requisition must accompany each specimen. See Associated Links. For additional information, contact HCMC laboratory at 612-873-3001. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 4 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.4 mL |
| Container: | Gray (sodium fluoride + potassium oxalate) Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin, gel), Green (sodium heparin, no gel or lithium heparin, no gel) protect from light, Purple (EDTA), Red (no gel), Red or gold (gel) |
| Collection Instructions: | Tubes should be filled to prevent loss of volatile compounds into headspace. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 2 mL; 0.6 mL minimum or send whole blood. Store at room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Call On Demand courier and send directly to HCMC at room temperature. |
| Stability: | 7 days at room temperature; 30 days refrigerated; 6 months frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Hennepin County Medical Center) |
| Referral Lab number: | LAB0000277 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Negative |
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