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Notification Type
Back ALCOHOL, ETHYL SERUM | |
|---|---|
| Test Code:S072 | Specimen 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:80307 | Testing Location:Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) (Red Top No Gel) Ambient 72 Hours Refrigerated 7 Days Frozen 2 Months | |