ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Ethylene Glycol : 0090110

Mnemonic: ETG

Methodology: Quantitative Enzymatic
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Patient Prep: Timing of specimen collection: Dependent on time of exposure - test upon presentation to hospital.

Collect: Plain red. Also acceptable: Lavender (K2 or K3EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Whole blood. Gel separator tubes, light blue (citrate), or yellow (SPS or ACD solution).

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval:
Effective February 19, 2013
Therapeutic Range No therapeutic range - Limit of detection 5 mg/dL
Toxic Level Greater than 20 mg/dL

Interpretive Data: Toxic concentrations may cause intoxication, CNS depression, metabolic acidosis, renal damage and hypocalcemia. Ethylene glycol is extremely toxic. Ingestion can be fatal if patients do not receive immediate medical treatment.

See Compliance Statement B: www.aruplab.com/CS
CPT Code(s): 82693
Cross References: Antifreeze (Ethylene Glycol), Ethane-1, 2-Diol (Ethylene Glycol)