Ethylene Glycol




Test Mnemonic

ETHYL

CPT Codes

  • 82693 - QTY (1)

LOINC ®

5646-5

Aliases

  • Antifreeze

Performing Laboratory

ARUP


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1 mLSerumNo additive (Red) RefrigeratedDo not use serum separator tubes. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection.

Alternate Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1 mLPlasmaEDTA (Lavender) RefrigeratedDo not use plasma separator tubes. Separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection.

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
0.5 mL     

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
AmbientAfter separation from cells: 1 week
RefrigeratedAfter separation from cells: 1 week
FrozenAfter separation from cells: 1 month

Days Performed

Tues, Wed, Sat

Turnaround Time

2 - 5 days

Methodology

Name Description
Quantitative Enzymatic 

Reference Range

Special Info

Do not use serum separator tubes. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection.

Clinical Info

Detection limit: 5 mg/dL. Potentially toxic: >20 mg/dL.Toxic concentrations may cause intoxication, CNS depression, metabolic acidosis, renal damage and hypocalcemia. Ethylene glycol is extremely toxic. Ingestion can be fatal if patients do not receive immediate medical treatment.