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Test Code ETHGL Ethylene Glycol, Serum

Reporting Name

Ethylene Glycol, S

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Useful For

Confirming and monitoring ethylene glycol toxicity


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.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Type

Serum Red

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Red Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Ambient  14 days
  Frozen  14 days

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

Toxic concentration: ≥20 mg/dL

Method Name

Gas Chromatography-Flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID)

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

Report Available

2 days

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.