Test Code LAB20662 Ethylene Glycol
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
SEYGC
Refer To
Warde Medical LaboratoryPrimary Collection Container
Green (Lithium Heparin)
Alternate Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Plasma Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge and separate cells within 2 hours. Send plasma in a screw capped plastic via
Stability
Ambient: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Minimum Testing Volume
2.0 mL
Reference Range
Critical >20 mg/dL
Decision Level 5 mg/dL
Methodology
Gas Chromatography/Flame Ionization Detection
Performed
2 days
Reported
Sunday – Saturday
CPT Codes
82693