Volatile Screen, Blood, Quantitative

Test Code:  VOLSC
Assay Schedule:  Daily
Reporting Schedule:  Same day
CPT:  84600
Tests Panel Components:  Acetone, Methanol, Ethanol and Isopropanol.

Collection

Specimen(s):
  • Blood, whole or Serum or Plasma

Acceptable Container(s):
  • Sodium Fluoride/Potassium Oxalate (gray top)
  • Trace Elements Sodium Heparin (royal blue top)
  • Clot Activator (red top)

Volume:
  • Preferred: 2.0mL
  • Minimum: 1.0mL

Stability:
  • Ambient: 2 hours
  • Refrigerated: gray top -1 year, Serum - 1 week
  • Frozen: Serum - 1 month

Processing & Shipping

Specimen Processing:
CRITICAL: Do not centrifuge. Do not open or share tube. Send to lab immediately.

Shipping Instructions:
Ship refrigerated

Special Instructions:
CRITICAL: Use Betadine swab to prep draw site. Do not use alcohol wipes.

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