Gas Chromatography/Flame Ionization Detector (GC/FID)
Edit Date:
6/11/2010
Performed:
Daily, STAT as needed
Released:
Within 24 hours
CPT Code:
84600
Specimen Collection Details
Collection:
Two 4 mL grey top tubes. Avoid alcohol-containing hand cleaning lotions prior to collection. Use non-alcohol soap for skin preparation. Do not remove stoppers.
Handling:
Keep specimens sealed. Refrigerate. Send to the laboratory as soon as possible.
Standard Volume:
4 mL whole blood.
Minimum Volume:
2.5 mL whole blood.
Transport:
Refrigerated.
Comments:
This test is specific for ethanol, methanol, isopropanol, and acetone.
Rejection Criteria:
Unlabeled or mislabeled specimen; insufficient quantity.
Toxic level: methanol, isopropanol, or acetone greater than 0.02 g/dL.
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