Methodology
Gas Chromatography (GC)
Synonyms
Antifreeze; Methyl Glycol; Propanediol
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
NMS Labs
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday
Standard TAT
3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Serum or plasma separator tubes are unacceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 28 Days; Refrigerated: 28 Day; Frozen: 3 Months
Rejection Criteria
Serum or Plasma separator tubes (SST/PST)
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.7 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Promptly centrifuge and separate serum or plasma into a plastic screw capped vial. Complete a NMS Lab requisition and submit with specimen room temp, refrigerated or frozen.
CPT Codes
84600
Revised
09-08-16
Initials
SL