Test directory: Ethylene Glycol

Ordering Code 776
Test Name Ethylene Glycol
Alias Antifreeze
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container Plain (Red)
Other Specimen/Container Plasma 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 Volume 2 mL
Collection Instructions Do Not use SST
Do Not use PST
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 2 Weeks
Refrigerated: 3 Months
Frozen: 12 Months
Rejection Criteria Gel barrier tube
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 10 Days
Methodology Gas Chromatography (GC)
Reference Lab  National Medical Services, Inc.

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of July 14, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Ethylene Glycol ALL See report.