Test Details
Methodology
Gas chromatography/flame ionization detection (GC/FID)
Result Turnaround Time
3 - 7 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Use
Detect presence of ethylene glycol
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Urine (random)
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Plastic urine container without preservative
Collection Instructions
Container should be filled to prevent loss of volatile compound into headspace.
Storage Instructions
Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.
Causes for Rejection
Urine in a preservative tube
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 809652 | Ethylene Glycol, Urine | 809653 | Ethylene Glycol | mg/dl | 5647-3 | |
| Order Code | 809652 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Ethylene Glycol, Urine | |||||
| Order Loinc | ||||||
| Result Code | 809653 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Ethylene Glycol | |||||
| UofM | mg/dl | |||||
| Result LOINC | 5647-3 |