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Drug screening - Volatiles
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | MOLT |
| Test group | Drug screening |
| Performed by | Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | GC |
| Collection Instructions | Use iodophor skin disinfection; do not use alcohol or tincture of iodine! |
| Container type | Gray top |
| Amount to Collect | 5 mL blood |
| Sample type | Whole blood |
| Preferred volume | 5 mL blood |
| Processing notes | Refrigerate. DO NOT CENTRIFUGE OR OPEN TUBE. Order Quest #7240 |
| Normal range | |
| Synonyms | methanol; ethanol; isopropanol; ethelene glycol; antifreeze; methyl alcohol; ethyl alcohol; isopropyl alcohol |
| Additional information | The most frequent need for sendout drug testing is in questions of methanol, ethylene glycol or isopropanol ingestion, which this assay will detect in addition to acetone and ethanol. See also Serum Osmolality |
| Last Updated | 5/31/2012 3:33:10 PM |
| Entry Number | 326 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667