Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether, Serum/Plasma Test (1039SP)
| Analysis Code |
1039SP |
| Test Name |
Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether, Serum/Plasma |
| Test Includes |
Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether [GC] |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
2-Ethoxyethanol
Ethyl Cellosolve
Ethyl Glycol Monobutyl Ether |
| Purpose |
Overexposure/Poisoning Determination |
| Category |
Environmental/Occupation Toxin |
| Method(s) |
Gas Chromatography (GC) |
| Specimen Requirements |
2 mL Serum or Plasma |
| Transport Temperature |
Refrigerated |
| Specimen Container |
Lavender top tube (EDTA) |
| Special Handling |
Promptly centrifuge and separate Serum or Plasma into a plastic screw capped vial using approved guidelines. |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: Undetermined
Refrigerated: Undetermined
Frozen (-20 °C): Undetermined |
| Rejection Criteria |
Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST). |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[GC] Monday 5 days |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[GC] 84600 |
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