Test Code ETHGLY Ethylene Glycol
Specimen Type
Serum
Container
Red Top (no additives)
Minimum Volume
3 mL serum (7 mL whole blood)
Stability
7 days at 20-25°C or 2-8°C
Expected Turn Around Time
STAT/ASAP: Same day
Transfer Instructions
Allow to clot for 30 minutes after collection. Centrifuge within one hour of collection. Place at least 3 mL serum in a tightly sealed aliquot container with minimal dead space and transport at 2-8°C.
CPT
82693