Volatile Scrn (VSS)

Department: Special Chemistry
Test Synonym(s): LAB3474, VSS, Alcohols, Methanol, Ethanol
Test Components: Methanol, Ethanol, Acetone and Iso-Propanol
CPT Codes: 84600
Methodology: Gas Chromotography
Reference Range: None detected
Tube Type: Dark green top (Sodium Heparin)
Specimen: Blood
Alternate Specimen: Grey top (Sodium Fluoride) or red top (no gel)
Pediatric Requirements: 1 dark green microtainer
Volume: 5 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL serum or plasma
Temperature: Refrigerated if not delivered to the lab immediately.
Stability: Refrigerated: 7 days, frozen at -20 for longer storage
Reasons for Rejection: Specimen collected in a gel tube
Days Performed: Daily
Times Performed: Continuous
TAT: Stat: 1 hour, routine: 2 hours
Special Instructions: Send to the lab immediately.

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