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Test Code LAB2022 Alcohols, Volatiles (Whole Blood Ethanol, Methanol, Isopropanol and Acetone)

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VOLATILES

Collection:

Specimen: Blood

Container: Gray or Lavender Top tube. Blood tube should be stoppered tightly to prevent loss of volatiles.

Volume: 7 mL; Minimum 3 mL

Storage Instructions:

Send specimen to Lab after collection or refrigerate whole blood until transport. Blood tube should be stoppered tightly to prevent loss of volatiles.  DO NOT CENTRIFUGE SPECIMEN.

Test Availability:

Testing is performed Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 1pm. Results for specimens received in lab by 1pm Monday – Friday will be available same day. If same day results are required on specimens received after 1pm Monday – Friday, weekends or holidays, the ordering physician/clinician must page the Pathology and Lab Medicine resident on call at 792-2123.

Methodology

Gas Chromatography

Performing Laboratory Section:

SPECIAL CHEMISTRY / UMC MAIN LABORATORY

Reference Interval:

Negative for measured volatiles

Interpretive Data:

The results by this method are intended to assist the physician for clinical evaluation of the patient. Testing is not performed for legal purposes.

Send to:

UMC MAIN LABORATORY Specimen Receiving – EH319 Hospital Extension