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Ethylene Glycol

Alternative Names:Volatile Alcohol
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:EG
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
EDTA 4 mL
Lithium Heparin (without Gel)
SST
Collection & Request Instructions:Must be discussed with Chemical Pathologist
Two (2x) collection tubes required
Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Send to lab immediately

Information for external sites wishing to refer this test to Alfred Pathology can be found here

External Laboratory:NSW Health Pathology, (SSWPS) - RPA
Additional Notes:

To convert Ethylene glycol (mmol/L x 6.21 = mg/dL).

Please note, this test is not currently NATA accredited and will attract a non-MBS fee of $100 per test.