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HelpTest Code ETGL Ethylene Glycol, Serum
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST tubes are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Useful For
Confirming and monitoring ethylene glycol toxicity
Method Name
Gas Chromatography-Flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID)
Reporting Name
Ethylene Glycol, SSpecimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Ambient | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
Toxic concentration: ≥20 mg/dL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
2 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
G0480
80320 (if appropriate for select payers)
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ETGL | Ethylene Glycol, S | 5646-5 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8749 | Ethylene Glycol, S | 5646-5 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.