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eD-H Order Code
LAB714
Specimen Collection Information
| Specimen | Minimum Test Volume | Container | Special Handling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | 4.0 ML | Non-alcohol prep |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Ranges / Critical Values
| Assay | Gender | Age Range | Normal Range | Critical Values | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene Glycol | All | 0 Minutes – 150 Years | ≤49 | >49 | mg/L |
| Propylene Glyco | All | 0 Minutes – 150 Years | ≤49 | mg/L |
Specimen Stability
Additional Specimen Instructions
Do not use alcohol or volatile disinfectants at venipuncture site. Please indicate suspected volatile ingestion.
Interpretive Data
| Assay Display | Interpretive Data |
|---|---|
| Ethylene Glycol | Concentrations of ethylene glycol greater than or equal to 50 mg/L may be toxic. Concentrations greater than 500 mg/L are usually an indication for urgent hemodialysis. This test has not been cleared by the US FDA. Performance characteristics of this test were determined by Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in accordance with CLIA requirements. This laboratory is qualified under CLIA to perform high-complexity testing. |
| Propylene Glyco | Propylene glycol is found in many commercial products and is present as a solvent in some intravenous medications. Propylene glycol is metabolized to lactate and at high concentrations may produce an anion gap metabolic acidosis as well as an elevated osmolal gap. Propylene glycol is not considered to be a toxic substance unless it is present at high concentrations. This test has not been cleared by the US FDA. Performance characteristics of this test were determined by Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in accordance with CLIA requirements. This laboratory is qualified under CLIA to perform high-complexity testing. |
Day(s) Performed
Upon Pathologist approval;
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
CPT(s)
82693
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry