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Ethylene Glycol

Source Blood
Mnemonic EG
Specimen Requirements

1 x 3 mL light green (mint) top PST tube.  Gold top SST tube also acceptable.

0.5 mL plasma or serum

Minimum Whole Blood Volumes for Micro-Collections using Microtainers

DO NOT swab arm with alcohol; DISINFECT with IODINE.

Specimen Handling DO NOT OPEN TUBE. Keep specimen tightly capped.
Additional Information For further information, see Direct Ordering of Methanol and Ethylene Glycol Levels and Guidelines for Laboratory Testing of Ethylene Glycol and Methanol.
Testing Location Chemistry-FMC
Testing Frequency As required
Alternate Name(s) Antifreeze
Reference Interval  Click here for critical values