Ethylene Glycol, Plasma/Serum (Antifreeze)

Diagnostic Use

Suitable for detecting ethlene glycol in blood following industrial exposure or antifreeze ingestion.

Department

Toxicology

Delphic Registration Code

ETGL

Synonyms

Antifreeze

Turnaround Time

24 hours

Test Code

4611

Specimen Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Serum (Red Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4.0

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Serum (Red Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2.0

Additional Specimen Information

Do not use gel tubes for this analysis

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.5

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Reference Intervals

Toxic effects are associated with levels of 250 mg/L

Test Method

Headspace gas chromatography

Non-Funded Test Cost

$108.04 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

4611

Contact Information

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