Ethanol Quantitative-No COC, Serum
Order Name
ETH SERUM
Test Number: 4000975
Revision Date 01/10/2006
Test Number: 4000975
Revision Date 01/10/2006
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Ethanol Quantitative-No COC, Serum
|
Enzymatic |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | |
| Instructions | Use betadine or phisohex prep sponge. Do not use alcohol. Do not remove stopper. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful for the detection of ethanol (ethyl alcohol) in blood to document prior consumption or administration of ethanol. Quantitation of the concentration of ethanol in blood correlates directly with degree of intoxication. |
| Notes | Ethanol serum/plasma without chain of custody. |
| CPT Code(s) | 80101 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |