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HelpTest ID ETGL Ethylene Glycol, Serum
Useful For
Confirming and monitoring ethylene glycol toxicity
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST tubes are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Ambient | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
Toxic concentration: ≥20 mg/dL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Code Information
G0480
80320 (if appropriate for select payers)
Report Available
2 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Secondary ID
8749Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.