ETHYLENE GLYCOL SERUM
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: ETGLY
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026914
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-3 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026914
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-3 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 2.0 mL
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST tubes are NOT acceptable)
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST tubes are NOT acceptable)
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Acceptability
REJECT DUE TO:
Gross hemolysis: Reject
Gross lipemia: Reject
Gross icterus: Reject
Gross hemolysis: Reject
Gross lipemia: Reject
Gross icterus: Reject
Methods
Gas Chromatography-Flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID)
Clinical Utilities
Confirming and monitoring ethylene glycol toxicity
CPT Codes
80320
G0480 (if appropriate)
G0480 (if appropriate)
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Toxic concentration: > or =20 mg/dL