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