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Volatiles
Test Code7240
CPT Codes
80320 (HCPCS: G0480)
Includes
Acetone, Ethyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Methyl Alcohol
Preferred Specimen
Whole blood - 1 unopened fluoride oxalate (gray-top) tube
Patient Preparation
Do not use alcohol solutions as a skin preparation for drawing specimens. Use non-alcohol solutions such as Betadine® or Zephiran®.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) or sodium heparin (green-top) tube • Serum • Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) or sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Instructions
Do not use alcohol solutions as a skin preparation for drawing specimens. Use non-alcohol solutions such as Betadine® or Zephiran®.
Do not open. Keep specimen tightly capped. Prevent exposure to the atmosphere.
Do not open. Keep specimen tightly capped. Prevent exposure to the atmosphere.
Transport Container
Fluoride oxalate (gray-top) tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Methodology
Chromatography
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Am/pm Tuesday-sunday
Report Available
2 days
Reference Range
Alcohol, Methyl | None detected |
Alcohol, Ethyl mg/dL | None detected |
Alcohol, Ethyl g/dL(%) | None detected |
Acetone | None detected |
Alcohol, Isopropyl | None detected |
Clinical Significance
The assay is used to determine concentration and potential toxicity of these substances.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics - Great Lakes Region |