Glycols Panel, Serum/Plasma Test (2165SP)
| Analysis Code |
2165SP |
| Test Name |
Glycols Panel, Serum/Plasma |
| Test Includes |
Diethylene Glycol [GC], Ethylene Glycol [GC], Propylene Glycol [GC] |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
Antifreeze
Methyl Glycol
Propanediol |
| Purpose |
Detection and measurement of Glycol exposure |
| Category |
Poison, Solvent, Anti-Freeze, Pharmaceutic Aid, Environmental/Occupation Toxin |
| Method(s) |
Gas Chromatography (GC) |
| Specimen Requirements |
2 mL Serum or Plasma |
| Transport Temperature |
Refrigerated |
| Specimen Container |
Plastic container (preservative-free) |
| Special Handling |
Serum: Collect sample in Red top tube
Plasma: Collect sample in Lavender top tube (EDTA) or Pink top tube.
Promptly centrifuge and separate Serum or Plasma into a plastic screw capped vial using approved guidelines. |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: 28 day(s)
Refrigerated: 28 day(s)
Frozen (-20 °C): 3 month(s) |
| Rejection Criteria |
Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST). |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[GC] Monday 3 days |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[GC] 82492 |
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