ISOPROPANOL, serum (087-0457)

Synonyms: Isopropyl alcohol

CPT 4 Code: 84600

Test Order Mnemonic: ISOPROP

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 to separate the serum from red cells. 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: 2 hours

Special Instructions: Requests after after 4 p.m. require approval of the director or pathology resident on call.

Specimen: Blood or other body fluid.

Volume: 7 mL whole blood or fluid.

Minimum Volume: 1 mL serum or fluid.

Container: Red-topped tube

Reference Ranges: Negative

Critical Values: Toxic: > 40 mg/dL

Test Method: Gas Chromatography

Reviewed/revised April 2007 by P. Harris