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Volatiles
Test Code7240
CPT Codes
80320
Includes
Acetone, Ethyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Methyl Alcohol
Preferred Specimen
1 unopened whole blood collected in a fluoride oxalate (gray-top) tube
Patient Preparation
Do not use alcohol solutions as skin preparation for drawing specimens. Use non-alcohol solutions such as Betadine® or Zephiran®.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel) • Whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or sodium heparin (green-top) tube • Plasma collected in EDTA (lavender-top) tube or sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Instructions
Do not open. Keep specimen tightly capped. Prevent exposure to atmosphere.
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 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; 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 Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153