ALCOHOL, ETHYL SERUM

Test Code: S072Specimen Collection: Serum
Component:

Alcohol, Ethyl

Method:

EMIT

Collection Notes: Do not use alcohol solutions as a skin preparation for drawing the specimen. Non-alcohol solutions such as Betadine® or Zephiran® MUST be used. Keep specimen tightly capped. Prevent exposure to atmosphere. Do not use serum separator tubes (SST).
Clinical Utility: Ethyl alcohol measurement is used to diagnose and treat alcohol dependency, and to detect alcohol poisoning.
CPT Code: 80307Testing Location: Sent to reference lab
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

Serum (1 mL) (Red Top No Gel)

Ambient
 
72
 
Hours
Refrigerated
 
7
 
Days
Frozen
 
2
 
Months
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