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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.

Useful For

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

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

Instrumentation / Method

Ortho Vitros XT 7600 / Colorimetric

Reference Range

Negative: <10 mg/dL

CPT / LOINC / Ordering

Meditech Medent LOINC CPT
ETOH ETOH 5643-2 82077