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Ethylene Glycol Quantitation, Blood

Test Name:Ethylene Glycol Quantitation, Blood
Epic Order Code:LAB714
CPT Code:82693  
Specimen(s) Type:Serum or Plasma; 1.0 mL
Acceptable Container(s):closeup of specimen collection tubecloseup of specimen collection tubeTops are red and purple (lavender).
Testing Schedule:Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. After-hours, emergency basis only.
Turn Around Time:STAT: 30 minutes
 Routine: 2 hours
Collection Information:No special patient preparation is required. Obtain specimen by standard collection procedures. Do not collect in serum separator tubes.
Transport Information:Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory.
Reference Clients:If unable to deliver to the lab within 1 hour, store and transport at 2-8° C. Specimen is stable as long as it remains tightly capped.
Causes for Rejection:Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect transport.
Reference Range:None detected
 Potentially Toxic: > 30 mg/dl
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