TOXIC ALCOHOL PANEL
Synonyms: | Includes: Acetone, Ethanol, Isopopanol, Methanol and Ethylene glycol |
Computer Code: | (TXAP) |
Specimen Collection: | 5 mL blood (red top tube). Do not contaminate collection site with alcohol from an alcohol swab. Cleanse venipuncture site w/betadine or providone iodine. |
Minimum Volume: | 2 mL |
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Do not open tube. Refrigerate. |
Reference Values: | Acetone: Negative Ethanol: Negative Isopropanol: Negative Methanol: Negative Ethylene Glycol: Negative |
Lab Code: | Chemistry |
Requisition: | Toxi |
Test Frequency: | Daily |
Routine TAT: | 2 hrs |
Stat TAT: | 60 min |
CPT Code(s): | 80320 |
LCD or NCD: | |
Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |