ETHYLENE GLYCOL, serum (087-0491)
Synonyms: Antifreeze
CPT 4 Code: 82693
Test Order Mnemonic: ETHYL GLY
Lab: Clinical Chemistry
Request Form: Special Chemistry Form 2
Collection: Cleaning of puncture site should be
performed with a non-alcoholic solution. Venous or capillary whole blood properly
collected in a closed system is the preferred specimen.
Storage Instructions: Centrifuge the specimen; the
sample is stable at room temperature (25°C) for 48 hours; refrigerated (5°C) for about
two weeks.
Availability: Samples are received 24 hours per day at
Sample Management, Room 5.136 McCullough.
Turnaround Time: Routine: 24 hours; STAT: 4 hour
Special Instructions: Requests after 4 pm require
the approval of the director or pathology resident on call.
Specimen: blood
Volume: 7mL blood
Minimum Volume: 1 mL serum
Container: Red-topped tube
Reference Ranges: Negative
Reviewed/revised April 2007 by P. Harris
