TOXIC ALCOHOL PANEL
| Synonyms: | Includes: Acetone, Ethanol, Isopopanol, Methanol and Ethylene glycol |
| Computer Code: | (TXAP) |
| Specimen Collection: | 5 mL blood (red top tube). Do not contaminate collection site with alcohol from an alcohol swab. Cleanse venipuncture site w/betadine or providone iodine. |
| Minimum Volume: | 2 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Do not open tube. Refrigerate. |
| Reference Values: | Acetone: Negative Ethanol: Negative Isopropanol: Negative Methanol: Negative Ethylene Glycol: Negative |
| Lab Code: | Chemistry |
| Requisition: | Toxi |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 2 hrs |
| Stat TAT: | 60 min |
| CPT Code(s): | 80320 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |