VOLATILE TESTING, STAT BLOOD TESTING TO UPMC

Message
All requests for STAT VOLATILE TESTING testing must be approved by pathology. Please order "VOLATILE SCREEN, BLOOD" for routine testing.


Test Code
LAB304317


Includes
This Volatile Screen includes Ethanol, Isopropanol, and Methanol.


Preferred Specimen
7 mL whole blood in a DARK GREEN top tube (uncentrifuged)


Instructions
There are no pediatric volumes available for this test, samples must be sent in 7 mL dark green top tube.

Do not centrifuge sample and maintain at ambient temperature. For additonal information please see the Specimen Processing Job Aid-
"STAT Testing to UPMC".


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Performing Laboratory
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

UPMC Clinical Laboratory Building

3477 Euler Way

Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Phone: 412-647-1022

Toxicology Phone: 412-647-6532





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.