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ETHYLENE GLYCOL, BLOOD |
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Gas-Liquid Chromatography for
Quantitation/Gas |
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Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
(GC/MS) for Confirmation |
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Test Performed At: |
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Specimen Required: |
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Draw 4.0 mL of whole blood in a
plain, red-top, lavender-top (EDTA) or green-top (heparin) tube(s). (RED GEL-TUBE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.) |
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Laboratory Notes: |
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DO NOT SPIN. Send 4.0 mL (1.2 mL minimum) whole blood in
unopened tube directly to Barnes-Jewish. |
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Reference Values: |
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Normal: none detected |
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Critical value (automatic
callback): any detectable amount (level of detection is ³4.0
mg/dL) |
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Day(s)
Test Set Up: |
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Monday - Sunday |
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Cut-
Off Time: |
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Turn
Around Time: |
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STAT 3
hours, GC Confirmation available within 24 hours |
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CPT
Code: |
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82693 |
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Care
Manager Order Name: |
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Ethylene
Glycol ONCE RTN |
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KIDDOS
Order Name: |
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Ethylene
Glycol Level |
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Cerner
Order Name: |
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Ethylene
Glycol |
Last Updated 02/08