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Test Code ETGL Ethylene Glycol, Serum

Important Note

For a STAT request - contact the lab Immediately at x3242 to arrange for a STAT transport pick up to Atlantic Diagnostic Labs.

Reporting Name

Ethylene Glycol, S

Useful For

Confirming and monitoring ethylene glycol toxicity

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum Red


Specimen 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 Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

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

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

G0480

80320 (if appropriate for select payers)

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
ETGL Ethylene Glycol, S 5646-5

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
8749 Ethylene Glycol, S 5646-5

Interpretation

Toxic concentrations are those greater than or equal to 20 mg/dL

Clinical Reference

1. Langman LJ, Bechtel LK, Holstege CP. Clinical toxicology. In: Rifai N, Chiu RWK, Young I, Burnham C-AD, Wittwer CT, eds. Tietz Textbook of Laboratory Medicine. 7th ed. Elsevier; 2023:454-454.e484

2. Baselt RC. Disposition of Toxic Drugs and Chemical in Man. 12th ed. Seal Beach, CA: Biomedical Publications; 2020

3. Cohen JP, Quan D. Alcohols. In: Tintinalli JE, Ma OJ, Yealy DM, et al, eds. Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, 9th ed. McGraw-Hill Education; 2020

Report Available

2 days

Method Name

Gas Chromatography-Flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID)

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.