Test Code 1039B

Test Name Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether, Blood

Purpose
Overexposure/Poisoning Determination
Method(s)
Gas Chromatography (GC)
Suggested CPT Code(s)
84600
New York State Approval Status

Approved

Turnaround Time

8 days

Test Includes
1 Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether 2-Ethoxyethanol; Ethyl Cellosolve Gas Chromatography (GC) mcg/mL 5 Environmental/Occupation Toxin

Compliance Statement
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Specimen Type
Blood
Requested Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Special Handling
None
Specimen Container
Lavender top tube (EDTA)

Additional Collection Instructions

Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Light Protection
Not Required
Rejection Criteria
None

Rejection criteria pertain to clinical specimen submissions only.

Stability
Room Temperature: Undetermined
Refrigerated: Undetermined
Frozen (-20 °C): Undetermined
1 Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether 2-Ethoxyethanol; Ethyl Cellosolve Gas Chromatography (GC) mcg/mL 5 Environmental/Occupation Toxin

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