Toxic Alcohol Panel

General Information

Lab Name
Toxic Alcohol Panel
Lab Code
TOXAL1
Epic Name
Toxic Alcohol Panel
Synonyms
Acetone, Alcohol, Ehtylene Glycol, Ethanol, Isopropanol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Methanol
Components

Interpretation

Method

Gas Chromatography/Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry

Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Blood
Collection

All Locations:

Preferred: 6 mL blood in RED TOP tube

Also Acceptable: 5 mL blood in ORANGE RST, LIME GREEN PST, GOLD SST, LAVENDER or GREEN TOP tube

Quantity
Requested: Entire sample
Minimum: 1 mL serum/plasma

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Separate from cells within 2 hours.Refrigerate serum/plasma

Stability:Well-sealed serum/plasma specimens are stable up to 7 days at 0-4°C.

Outside Laboratory:Send requests for Stat testing directly to our Laboratory at Harborview Medical Center.

325 9th Ave, Box 359743

Ground West Hospital, Room 47

Seattle, WA 98104

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Frequency
Daily
Available STAT?
Yes
Performing Location(s)

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
82693, G0480
LOINC
18728-6
Interfaced Order Code
UOW3474