Ethylene Glycol, Vet
Label Mnemonic: | EGLYV |
Epic code: | LAB7998 |
Order form: | Veterinarian Laboratory Requisition |
Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
Billing: | Billing Policies |
CPT code: | 80320 |
Specimen(s):
Plasma
Collection Medium:
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Plasma Separator Tube 4.5 mL |
Minimum:
3 mL whole blood in light green top tube or TWO Microtainer®
devices
Comments:
Methodology:
Enzymatic Immunoassay using glycerol dehydrogenase
Sample Processing:
Centrifuge at 3000 RPM for 10 minutes
within 1 hours of collection. Send specimen in original tube. Do Not transfer to another tube.
Each sample must be labeled with at least TWO full patient identifiers (First/Last Name & DOB are sufficient for non-UIHC affiliated clients) to avoid sample rejection/delays.
Each sample must be labeled with at least TWO full patient identifiers (First/Last Name & DOB are sufficient for non-UIHC affiliated clients) to avoid sample rejection/delays.
Sample Storage:
Refrigerate.
All sample storage requirements are intended for delivery to UIHC within 24 hours of collection for testing. If samples won't arrive in this time period, please call the UIHC Core Lab for alternative storage/shipping instructions (319-356-3527).
All sample storage requirements are intended for delivery to UIHC within 24 hours of collection for testing. If samples won't arrive in this time period, please call the UIHC Core Lab for alternative storage/shipping instructions (319-356-3527).
Transport Instructions:
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Place coolant packs on top of specimen in Styrofoam container to maintain refrigerated temperature.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Place coolant packs on top of specimen in Styrofoam container to maintain refrigerated temperature.
See Additional Information:
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