ETHOTOIN (PEGANONE)

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: ETN
UPHSM LIS Test #: 615
Schedule:
Testing Time: 10 Days
Testing Lab: MEDTOX

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 2.0 mL
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Serum or Plasma
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Container: Red-top tube or green-top (sodium heparin) tube. Gel-barrier tubes are NOT recommended.
Collection: Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Submit serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube.

Specimen Acceptability

Cause for Rejection:
Gel-barrier tubes

Methods

Gas chromatography/flame ionization detection (GC/FID)

Clinical Utilities

Detect presence of ethylene glycol

CPT Codes

80299

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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