ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0090110: Ethylene Glycol |
| Test Mnemonic: ETG | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Gas Chromatography
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Sun-Sat *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: Within 24 hours *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: One 5 mL plain red. (Min: 3 mL) Also acceptable: lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), green (sodium heparin), gray (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate).
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 2 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 1 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. *ExistTransport> #ExistPedCollectTransport> Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.5 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. *ExistPedCollectTransport> #ExistRemarks> Remarks: Avoid use of separator tubes and gels. *ExistRemarks> #ExistStability> Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 month *ExistStability> |
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#ExistRefRange> No therapeutic range - assay detection limit 5 mg/dL Potentially toxic: > 20 mg/dL *ExistRefRange> |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 82693 |