35740:VOLATILES, QUANTITATIVE, BLOOD

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35740:VOLATILES, QUANTITATIVE, BLOOD
Methodology: 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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