Ethylene Glycol, Urine

CPT: 82693
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Expected Turnaround Time

3 - 7 days


Specimen Requirements


Specimen

Urine (random)


Volume

2 mL


Minimum Volume

0.5 mL


Container

Plastic urine container without preservative


Collection

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


Test Details


Use

Detect presence of ethylene glycol


Methodology

Gas chromatography/flame ionization detection (GC/FID)


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

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