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Test Code LAB20662 Ethylene Glycol

Department

Send Outs

Reference Lab Test Number

SEYGC

Primary 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