Ethylene Glycol

Message

Performed at BUMCP

Test Code

EGLYCOL

CPT Codes
82693

Includes

Ethylene Glycol, Enzymatic

Preferred Specimen

3.0 mL Serum from Red Top Tube

Patient Preparation
No alcohol prep for collection

Other Acceptable Specimens

None

Instructions

•Collect without the use of a tourniquet or immediately after the application of the tourniquet
•Transport to the Laboratory immediately after collection
•Separate the serum from the cells ASAP

Transport Container

Aliquot Tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 7 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Samples other than serum, samples >7 days old

Setup Schedule

7 days per week, 24 hours per day

Report Available

4-8 hours from receipt at BUMCP

Limitations

Propylene glycol, 1,2-butanediol, 1,3-butanediol, and 2,3-butanediol can cause false-positives with this method. Other interferences include lactic acidosis, high LDH concentration, high glycerol concentration, hemolysis, icterus, and lipemia. This test was performed using a kit that has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The performance characteristics of this test has been determined by Banner University Medical Center Phoenix/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona.

Reference Range

< 10

Clinical Significance

Ethylene glycol is a principle component in automotive antifreeze and brake fluids. Ethylene glycol intoxication can result in the development of metabolic acidosis and/or renal failure. Fomepizole delays metabolism of ethylene glycol and provides the basis for therapy.

Performing Laboratory
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix

The CPT Codes provided in this document 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 payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.