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Test Code: Ethgly Preferred Name Ethylene glycol

Results Avail After Hours:No

Urgent:By arrangement

Test Frequency:External

Routine:External

MBS Status:Non-medicare Item

Min. Re-Test Interval:N/A

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Test Tubes

Specimen Type	Specimen Volume	Tube Type
Blood (adult)	8.5 mL	SST with gel 8.5 mL (Dark Yellow Top)
Blood (paediatric)	5 mL	SST with gel 8.5 mL (Dark Yellow Top)
Blood (neonatal)	1 mL	2x SST with gel 600 uL Paed (Red or Yellow top)

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GENERAL NOTES

Rarely required test for ethylene glycol poisoning. Ethylene glycol is present in antifreeze, de-icers, and industrial solvents. Contact a Chemical Pathologist if test is required.