Ethylene Glycol, Serum (LABCORP)

Test Code

1231100406

Alias/See Also

LAB714: Ethylene Glycol Level | LABCORP EAP: 071654

CPT Codes
82693x1

Preferred Specimen

LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .2

Other Acceptable Specimens

LABCORP LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .2
LABCORP LAB: HEMOGARD - GREEN TOP (LI HEPARIN): (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .2
LABCORP LAB: Grey Top- NA Flouride: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .2

Transport Temperature

Specimen Type: Serum or plasma Container: Red-top tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube OR green-top (heparin) tube. DO NOT USE A GEL-BARRIER TUBE. The use of gel-barrier tubes is not recommended due to slow absorption of the drug by the gel. Depending on the specimen volume and storage time, the decrease in drug level due to absorption may be clinically significant. Storage: Refrigerate Special Instructions: Not Available Specimen Collection: Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. Collect specimen immediately prior to next dose unless specified otherwise. Method: Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS) Stability Room Temp: 14 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 14 days

Report Available

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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