Test directory: Ethylene Glycol

Ordering Code776
Test NameEthylene Glycol
AliasAntifreeze
Preferred SpecimenSerum
Preferred ContainerPlain (Red)
Other Specimen/ContainerPlasma in EDTA, K2 (Lavender), Plasma in Lithium
Heparin (Green), Plasma in Oxalate/Fluoride (Gray), Plasma in Sodium Heparin (Green), Random Urine in Clean Container
Optimum Volume2 mL
Collection InstructionsDo Not use SST
Do Not use PST
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 2 Weeks
Refrigerated: 3 Months
Frozen: 12 Months
Rejection CriteriaGel barrier tube
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 10 Days
MethodologyGas Chromatography (GC)
Reference Lab National Medical Services, Inc.

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 24, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Ethylene GlycolALLSee report.