Test Code LAB751 Volatile Panel
Reporting Title
Volatile Panel
Methodology
Gas Chromatography (GC)
Includes acetone, ethyl alcohol, isopropanol, and methanol.
Performing Laboratory
University Reference Laboratories, Inc., Columbus
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Serum
Draw blood in a gold-top or a speckled-top serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 2 mL (minimum volume: 0.3 mL) of serum refrigerated. Do not open tube(s) or transfer serum to other tubes. Avoid hemolysis.
Note: 1. Always sent as “STAT” to reference laboratory.
2. Plain, red-top tube(s) is also acceptable.
3. Indicate serum on request form.
4. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient: OK
Refrigerate: OK
Frozen: NO
Reference Values
ACETONE
None detected
ETHYL ALCOHOL
None detected
ISOPROPANOL
None detected
METHANOL
None detected
Note: Test is sent out to University Reference Laboratory. Critical level is determined by the reference laboratory.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday (1st and 2nd shift only)
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84600