Ethylene Glycol
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Test resources
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Details
Methodology
Chromatography
Assay category
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.
Alternative name(s)
Antifreeze
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | None Specified |
| Preferred specimen(s) | 2 mL whole blood collected in a fluoride/oxalate (grey-top) tube |
| Alternative specimen(s) | Whole blood or plasma collected in an: EDTA (lavender-top) tube, sodium heparin (green-top) tube, lithium heparin (green-top) tube, or fluoride/oxalate (gray-top) tube • Serum collected in: Red-top tube (no-gel) |
| Minimum volume | 0.5 mL |
| Transport container | Fluoride/oxalate (grey-top) tube |
| Transport temperature | Room temperature |
| Specimen stability | Room temperature: 72 hours Refrigerated: 5 days Frozen: Unacceptable |
| Reject criteria | Serum separator tube (SST) |
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NOTE: The codes listed in the table are not orderable Test Codes
Result code | Result name | LOINC code | Component name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80002700 | ETHYLENE GLYCOL | 5646-5 | Ethylene glycol |
Performing laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA |
| 14225 Newbrook Drive |
| Chantilly, VA 20151-2228 |
Setup schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 2-3 daysReference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
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