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Test ID: VLTS    
Volatile Screen, Serum

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Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Detection and quantitation of acetone, methanol, isopropanol, and ethanol in serum

 

Quantification of the concentration of ethanol in serum correlates with degree of intoxication

 

Evaluation of toxicity to the measured volatile substances

Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

This test includes analysis for methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, and acetone.

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Headspace Gas Chromatography-Flame Ionization Detector (HSGC-FID)

NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

Volatile Scrn, S

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

Acetone
Alcohol
Ethanol
Ethyl Alcohol
ETOH (Ethanol)
Isopropanol
Methanol