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Test Code
PRGLY
Test Name
Propylene Glycol
CPT Codes
84600
Expected Turnaround Time
8 - 11 days
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Alternate Specimen Type: Plasma

Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Alternate Collection Container: Lavender Top (EDTA)

Desired Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a red top, plain tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells.
  2. Transfer 2 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

28 days

Refrigerated

28 days

Frozen

3 months
Causes for Rejection
  • Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST)
Methodology
Quantitative Gas Chromatography
Reference Intervals

See patient report.
Reference Lab
ARUP Laboratories
Testing Schedule
Varies
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