Test Directory

Ethylene glycol

Containers - Adult

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Orange Cap
Volume Range

1.0 ml

Additive per Container

Lithium-heparin

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Brown Cap, Gel Clotted
Volume Range

​1.0 ml

Additive per Container

None

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Yellow Cap
Volume Range

​1.0 ml

Containers - Child

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Orange Cap - Paediatric
Volume Range

​1 ml

Reference ranges

Not detectable, mg/L

Laboratory Site

RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 242 6806

How to request

In the first instance, we strongly recommend phoning UK NPIS (available 24/7) if toxic alcohol poisoning is suspected. UK NPIS will be able to provide clinical guidance, including whether testing is appropriate. All requests must then be arranged through the Duty Biochemist (or on-call biochemist, see availability below).

Availability

This is not an automated test and there is very limited availability out-of-hours. All requests must be discussed with the Duty Biochemist. Out-of-hours (weekdays after 7.30pm, or at weekends) please contact the on-call biochemist through switchboard.

Anticipated turnaround

1 day