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HelpTest Code CHEM47 Ethylene Glycol, Blood, Screen with Reflex to Confirmation
Clinical Information
This order is intended to screen for the presence of ethylene glycol in blood. Presumptive positive screen results will reflex to confirmation testing by gas chromatography flame ionization detection.
Synonym
- EGU
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Gold SST Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Gold SST Top, Red Top, Lavender Top, Mint Green Top
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Testing Algorithm
Presumptive positive samples by enzymatic screen with reflex to quantitative confirmation by GC-FID at additional cost.
Reflex Test
| Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Reported |
|---|---|---|
| Ethylene Glycol Quant | No | No |
Reference Values
Negative
Cutoff concentrations by gas chromatography:
10 mg/dL
Method Description
Screen: Beckman Coulter DxC700AU: Catachem DiscretPak Ethylene Glycol Reagent Kit
Confirmation: Gas Chromatography Flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID)
Test Classification
This Gas Chromatography (GC) test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the Toxicology Laboratory at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, it has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes and should not be regarded as investigational or for research.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the Laboratories at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab James: Screen
Clinical Lab UH: Confirmation
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
1 to 2 days
Reporting Name
Ethylene Glycol, Blood Screen
CPT Code Information
82693
G0480 (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
23713-1