Volatiles
Test Code
7240
80320 (HCPCS: G0480)
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Clinical Significance
Volatiles - The assay is used to determine concentration and potential toxicity of these substances.
Test Resources
None found for this test
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Test Details
Acetone, Ethyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Methyl Alcohol
Do not use alcohol solutions as a skin preparation for drawing specimens. Use non-alcohol solutions such as Betadine® or Zephiran®.
Methodology
Chromatography
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.
Reference Range(s)
| Alcohol, Methyl | None detected |
| Alcohol, Ethyl mg/dL | None detected |
| Alcohol, Ethyl g/dL(%) | None detected |
| Acetone | None detected |
| Alcohol, Isopropyl | None detected |
Alternative Name(s)
Ethanol
Preferred Specimen(s)
Whole blood - 1 unopened fluoride oxalate (gray-top) tube
Alternative Specimen(s)
Whole blood collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) or sodium heparin (green-top) tube • Serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel) • Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) or sodium heparin (green-top no gel) tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Collection 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.
Transport Container
Fluoride oxalate (gray-top) tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 14 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
Reject Criteria
Serum separator tube (SST)
Setup Schedule
Whole blood - 1 unopened fluoride oxalate (gray-top) tube
Whole blood collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) or sodium heparin (green-top) tube • Serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel) • Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) or sodium heparin (green-top no gel) tube
0.5 mL
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.
Fluoride oxalate (gray-top) tube
Room temperature
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Serum separator tube (SST)