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Volatile Screen, Blood

Test Code
VLTB


CPT Codes
80320, G0480 (if appropriate)

Includes
Methanol, Blood
Ethanol, Blood
Acetone, Blood
Isopropanol, Blood


Preferred Specimen
Lavendar top (EDTA), Whole Blood (2 mL)


Patient Preparation
 Do not use alcohol to clean arm. Use alternatives such as Betadine to cleanse arm before collecting any specimen for volatile testing.

Minimum Volume
0.1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Sodium Heparin, Whole Blood


Instructions
 Do not use alcohol to clean arm. Use alternatives such as Betadine to cleanse arm before collecting any specimen for volatile testing.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Specimen Stability: Refrigerated 14 days


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


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. Mayo Clinic Laboratories, Rochester, MN



Last Updated: July 23, 2025


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.