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Test Code ETOH Ethanol Level

Aliases

Alcohol Level, Ethyl Alcohol

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Special Collection Instructions

IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT use alcohol or other volatile disinfectants at the site of venipuncture. Aqueous Zephiran (benzalkonium chloride), aqueous Merthiolate (thimerosal), or providone-iodine may be used. 

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

0.6 mL

Container

Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin

Preferred Specimen

Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma

Acceptable Specimens

Serum:

  • Gold Top SST
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  • Red Top


Plasma:

 

  • Light Geen Top (lithium heparin)
  • Purple(K2 EDTA)

 

Reference or Target Ranges

<10 mg/dL

Reportable Units

mg/dL

Critical Value

>300 mg/dL

Reasons for Rejection

 


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Hemolysis Threshold 1000 mg/dL
Icterus Threshold 60 mg/dL
Lipemia Threshold 3000 mg/dL
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

 


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Ambient 2 hours once opened and recapped, 2 days capped
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 2 weeks capped
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) 4 weeks

Performance Information

 


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Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Stat: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availability Yes
Performing Bench UH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description Siemens Atellica – Colorimetric 

Additional Information/Important Notes

Only good 2 hours once opened and recapped.

CPT Codes

82077