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Test Code LAB20662 Ethylene Glycol

Department

Send Outs

Reference Lab Test Number

SEYGC

Refer To

Warde Medical Laboratory

Primary Collection Container

Red (No Gel)

Alternate Collection Container

Green (Sodium Heparin)

Transport

Serum/Plasma Refrigerated

Preferred Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Processing

Centrifuge and separate cells within 2 hours. Send serum/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

Unacceptable Conditions

Whole blood, Serum separator tube (SST), any tube containing gel