Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP); Headspace Gas Chromatography (GC)
Synonyms
Amyl Nitrite Metabolite; Bytyl Nitrite Metabolite; COHb; Diethyl Ether; Ethyl Alcohol; Freon 11; Isopropyl Alcohol; MEK; Methyl Alcohol; Methyl Chloroform; Methylene Chloride; Rubbing Alcohol; Tetrachloromethane
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
NMS Labs
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Sunday-Friday
Standard TAT
1-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2.8-6 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Gray (Potassium Oxalate)
Collection Instructions
Whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable. Collect sample using alcohol free skin preparation. Ensure that container remains tightly sealed.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-Only
Test Volume Required
6 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
2.8 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Complete a NMS Labs requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated.
Included Tests
1, 1, 1-Trichloroetheane, 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane, Acetone, Benzene, Carbon Tetrachloride, Carbonxyhemoglobin, Chloroethane, Chloroform, Chloromethane, Cyclopropane, Dichlorodifluoromethane, Dichloroethane, Dichloromethane, Ethanol, Ethyl Acetate and Ethyl
CPT Codes
84600, 80307
Revised
05-21-17
Initials
SL