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Test Code MISC1WARDEVOLAT Volatiles Screen

Department

SEND OUTS

Reference Lab Test Number

VOLAT

Collection Requirements

Alternate Specimen: Heparin, Whole Blood, Serum from red-top, Urine, Gastric Fluid or Vitreous Fluid.

Refer To

Warde Medical Laboratory

Primary Collection Container

Gray (Na Fluoride/K+ Oxalate)

Alternate Collection Container

Green (Lithium Heparin)

Red (No Gel)

Urine

Transport

Refrigerated

Preferred Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Processing

Whole blood

Stability

Ambient: Not Recommended

Refrigerated: 7 days

Frozen: Plasma/Serum/Urine for 30 days

Minimum Testing Volume

2.0 mL

Reference Range

Whole Blood:
Ambient: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Plasma, Serum, Urine:
Ambient: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology

Gas Chromatography

Performed

Sunday – Saturday

Reported

1-2 days

CPT Codes

G0480 (80320)

Unacceptable Conditions

Serum separator tube (SST) and any tubes containing gel

Additional Information

Includes Ethanol, Isopropanol, Methanol, and Acetone