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Test Code ETHGL Ethylene Glycol

Clinical Indications

Confirming and monitoring ethylene glycol toxicity

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Name: ETHYLENE GLYCOL (aka ETHGL)
Sunquest Order Code: ETHGL
Epic Px Code: LAB2214

Specimen Collection Type

Preferred: Red
Acceptable: Dark green-top (sodium heparin)

Minimum Collection Volume

2.0 mL

Reference Range

Toxic: >20 mg/dL

Critical Value

>20 mg/dL

Interpretation

N/A

Rejection Criteria

Specimen types other than those listed. Tubes containing gel are not acceptable.

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

1 Day

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated (preferred): 1 week
Ambient: 1 week
Frozen: 14 days

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Lab - Department

TUKHS-BH-Mail Outs

CPT Code

82693

LOINC Code

n/a

Test Alias

Antifreeze

Additional Information / Notes

N/A