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Clinical System Name
Ethylene Glycol Level
Synonyms
Glycol
Solvent Screen
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Red, Gold SST, Dark Green/Sodium Heparin, or Lavender/EDTA
Preferred Vol: 3.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL whole blood in a sealed tube
Note: DO NOT OPEN TUBE. Fill tube by injecting blood through the stopper.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Hemolysis. Whole blood in red top > 24 hours old.
Spin: Y (If Red do not spin)
Aliquot: N
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage location: Allow to clot completely. Spin blood. DO NOT ALIQUOT SERUM. Affix large computer label to vacutainer and parafilm cap. Refrigerate specimen in CPA refrigerator send-out rack.
If red top do not spin, whole blood must be received at UW within 24 hours.
Off-site collection: Specimen must remain sterile. Do not remove vacutainer cap to fill. Allow to clot completely. Spin blood. DO NOT ALIQUOT SERUM. Affix large computer label to vacutainer and parafilm cap. Refrigerate.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Room temp | ||
| Refrigerated | ||
| Frozen |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| Y | Daily | 1 - 2 d |
Performing Laboratory
Harborview Medical Center
325 9th Ave, Room GWH47
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone Number: (206) 744-3451
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
82693
Methodology
Method: Gas Chromatography (GC)
Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Limitations:
Reference Range
| Normal | |
| Ethylene Glycol | Negative |
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Ethylene Glycol, Quantitative |
| Reference Test Number: | EGLYG |
| Instructions: | Test is available STAT: see protocol for STAT sendouts. If ordered routine, send out Monday through Friday with the UW courier. |