Laboratory Blood Test: What It Is, How It Is Performed, and How to Prepare
A specialized blood test that measures the level of 2-ethylhydracrylate in serum or plasma to help diagnose certain metabolic or toxicological conditions.
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Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 69826-6
- Short code
- 2EH
- Synonyms
- 2-ethylhydracrylate SerPl-sCnc
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- SST (serum separator tube) or red top tube
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 1.5
- Ref high
- 9
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- CPT
- 83002
- Specimen volume
- 1 mL minimum
- Stability
- Store at 2-8°C if analysis within 7 days; freeze at -20°C for longer storage
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 72–168 hours
- Order
- routine
This test is a laboratory analysis of a small sample of your blood. It helps your doctor evaluate how well your organs are working, screen for common health conditions, confirm or rule out a diagnosis, and monitor how well a treatment is working over time.
The 2-Ethylhydracrylate test measures the amount of 2-ethylhydracrylate, also known as ethyl hydracrylate or 2-ethyl-3-hydroxypropionate, in your blood serum or plasma. 2-Ethylhydracrylate is an organic compound that can be produced during certain metabolic processes in the body or may result from exposure to specific substances. This specialized chemistry test helps healthcare providers detect and evaluate conditions related to abnormal metabolism or chemical exposure.
A trained healthcare professional will clean your skin, wrap an elastic band around your upper arm, and draw a small amount of blood from a vein, usually on the inside of your elbow or the back of your hand. The sample is sent to a laboratory for analysis, and results are typically available within a few days.
A healthcare professional will draw a small sample of blood from a vein in your arm using a needle. The blood will be collected in a special tube and sent to a laboratory for analysis. The process typically takes only a few minutes. After the blood draw, you may experience slight bruising or soreness at the puncture site, but this usually resolves quickly.
Your doctor will let you know if you need to fast for 8 to 12 hours before the test, in which case you may drink water but should avoid food, coffee, and juice. Drink plenty of water so your veins are easier to find, wear a shirt with loose sleeves, and tell your care team about all medicines, vitamins, and supplements you take.
Your healthcare provider will give you specific instructions before the test. You may need to fast (not eat or drink anything except water) for a certain period before the blood draw. Inform your provider about any medications, supplements, or vitamins you are taking, as some substances may affect test results. Also, tell your provider if you have any bleeding disorders or if you feel faint during blood draws.
Reference range
Follicular: 1.5-9.0 mIU/mLN/A
For females: inform if menstrual cycle status. For certain tests, timing within menstrual cycle may matter.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
The 2-Ethylhydracrylate test is used in specialized clinical settings to help diagnose and monitor certain metabolic disorders or to assess exposure to specific chemical compounds. Elevated or decreased levels may indicate underlying health conditions that require further evaluation. Your healthcare provider will interpret your results along with your medical history, symptoms, and other test findings to determine if any treatment or follow-up is needed.
Frequently asked questions
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 16, 2026. · Read our editorial policy