VOLATILE
Volatile Screen, Blood
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2469
Synonyms:
ALCOHOL (METHYL)
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Red top (no gel) or green top (sodium heparin) tube preferred
Specimen Type:
Whole blood
Preferred Volume:
7 mL
Alternate Specimens:
Grey top (potassium oxalate/sodium fluoride) tube
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Collection Procedure:
Tube must remain capped until analysis.
Specimen Processing:
HANDLE AS A STAT!
Outpatient (SLRL) Processing should give sample to Inpatient Processing when Reference Lab is closed.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature or refrigerated
CPT Codes:
80320 - Volatile Panel (EAP 30034521)
(If billing Medicare, use G0480)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
2 hours
Method:
Gas Chromatography
Test Includes:
Acetone, ethanol, isopropanol, and methanol.
Notes:
Ethylene glycol requires a separate request. See ETH GLY "Ethylene Glycol, Blood."