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HelpTest ID BLOD0522 Ethylene Glycol
Specimen Type/Requirements
Sioux Falls, Black Hills, Bismarck, and Bemidji Regions: Red top (serum w/o gel) tube - Serum
Bismarck – aliquot specimen within 2 hours of collection.
Sioux Falls, Black Hills and Bemidji – Cap tube tightly to minimize alcohol loss.
Fargo Region: Gray top (Sodium Fluoride/Potassium Oxalate) tube - Whole Blood (preferred)
Other acceptable containers in Fargo only:
Plain Red (No additive)
Plasma Separator Tube
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Sodium Heparin
Lavender (EDTA)
Light Green (Lithium Heparin)
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 3.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 2.0 mL |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day
Methodology
| Region | Testing Laboratory | Methodology |
|---|---|---|
| Bemidji, Black Hills and Sioux Falls | Avera McKennan | Gas Chromatography-Flame Ionization Detection (GC/FID) |
| Bismarck | Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester | Gas Chromatography-Flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID) |
| Fargo | Hennepin County Medical Center | Gas Chromatography-Flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID) |
Performing Lab
| Region | Testing Laboratory |
|---|---|
| Bemidji, Black Hills and Sioux Falls | Avera McKennan |
| Bismarck | Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester |
| Fargo | Hennepin County Medical Center |
CPT
| Region | Testing Laboratory | CPT |
|---|---|---|
| Bemidji, Black Hills and Sioux Falls | Avera McKennan | 82693 |
| Bismarck | Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester | 80320 |
| Fargo | Hennepin County Medical Center | 80320 |
Interface Build Information
| Region | Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bemidji, Black Hills and Sioux Falls | 1525 | Ethylene Glycol |
| Bismarck | ||
| Fargo | 8063 | See Scanned Report |
Stability/Transport
| Bemidji, Black Hills and Sioux Falls | Room Temperature | 4 hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 6 months | |
| Bismarck | Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days | |
| Fargo | Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 30 days | |
| Frozen | 6 months |