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 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated | Do 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 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated | Do 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 |
|---|---|
| Ambient | After separation from cells: 1 week |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 1 week |
| Frozen | After 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.