Test Details
Mnemonic
VOLAT
Ordering Code
1755005
CPT-4 Code(s)
80320 (G0480)
Specimen Information
Collect
Gray sodium flouride. Do not remove cap from collection container.
Specimen Preparation
Send 3.0 mL whole blood in original tube. Do not open.
Alternate Specimen
Green sodium or lithium heparin, serum from red top, urine
Minimum Volume
Whole blood 2.0 mL
Urine 10.0 mL
Urine 10.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Serum separator tube (SST) and any tubes containing gel
Stability
Whole Blood:
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Plasma, Urine, Serum:
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Plasma, Urine, Serum:
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Gas Chromatography/Flame Ionization Detection
Reference Range
Ethanol Decision Level: 10 mg/dL
Toxic: >300 mg/dL
Note: There is no toxic level for urine ethanol.
Isopropanol Decision Level: 10 mg/dL
Toxic: >40 mg/dL
Methanol Decision Level: 10 mg/dL
Toxic: >20 mg/dL
Acetone Decision Level: 10 mg/dL
Toxic: >50 mg/dL
Acetone levels greater than 50 mg/dL may
indicate severe isopropanol poisoning.
Toxic: >300 mg/dL
Note: There is no toxic level for urine ethanol.
Isopropanol Decision Level: 10 mg/dL
Toxic: >40 mg/dL
Methanol Decision Level: 10 mg/dL
Toxic: >20 mg/dL
Acetone Decision Level: 10 mg/dL
Toxic: >50 mg/dL
Acetone levels greater than 50 mg/dL may
indicate severe isopropanol poisoning.
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
No