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Clinical Information
This test is intended to measure the concentration of acetone, ethanol, isopropanol, and methanol in serum or plasma samples.
Profile Information
| Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Reported |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol, Blood | No | Yes |
| Ethyl Alcohol, Blood | No | Yes |
| Acetone, Blood | No | Yes |
| Isopropanol, Blood | No | Yes |
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Gold Top (SST-Gel)
Specimen Requirements
Use a non-alcohol based cleanser to clean the collection site
Preferred Container/Tube: Gold SST Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Gold SST Top, Red Top, Mint Green Top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Reference Range
METHANOL
<10 mg/dL
ETHYL ALCOHOL
<10 mg/dL
ACETONE
<10 mg/dL
ISOPROPANOL
<10 mg/dL
Methodology
Gas Chromatography (GC) Flame Ionization Detection (FID)
CPT
G0480
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Volatile Panel is not run after 23:00
Report Available
Same day/1 day
Synonym
- VOLABU
- Alcohol
- Drug
- Methanol
- Ethanol
- Isopropanol
- Acetone
- Ethyl Alcohol
- Isopropyl Alcohol
Test Classification
This Gas Chromatography (GC) test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the Toxicology Laboratory at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, it has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes and should not be regarded as investigational or for research.