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Test Code ETOH Ethanol, Blood

Important Note

Do not cleanse the sample draw site with alcohol or other volatile disinfectants; use an alternative such as betadine. Keep the sample tightly sealed  and do not remove the tube top until ready for analysis.

Specimen Information

Obtain specimen using standard phlebotomy techniques.

Cleanse the site with only aqueous disinfectants.

 

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
SST Serum Refrigerate 4 mL 4 mL 2 mL 7 Days
Lithium Heparin Plasma Refrigerate 4 mL 4 mL 2 mL 7 Days

Reject Due To:

- Moderate or Marked Hemolysis

- Specimen unlabeled or mislabeled

Reference Range

Negative: <10 mg/dL

Instrumentation / Method

Ortho Vitros XT 7600 / Colorimetric

CPT / LOINC / Ordering

Meditech Medent LOINC CPT
ETOH ETOH 5643-2 82077

 

Useful For

Assessing the quantitative level of ethanol (for medical use only)