Ethylene Glycol |
| Alternative Names: | Volatile Alcohol |
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| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry |
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| Test Code: | EG |
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| Specimen Types: | Blood |
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| Container Types: | EDTA 4 mL
Lithium Heparin (without Gel)
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| Adults Volume or Mass: | 8 mL |
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| Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass: | 8 mL |
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| Collection & Request Instructions: | Must be discussed with Chemical Pathologist
Two (2x) collection tubes required |
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| 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 |
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| Assay Frequency: | By Arrangement |
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| External Laboratory: | NSW Health Pathology, (SSWPS) - RPA |
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| Billing Information: | Please note, this test is not currently NATA accredited and will attract a non-MBS fee of $100 per test. |
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| Additional Notes: | To convert Ethylene glycol (mmol/L x 6.21 = mg/dL). |
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