ALCOHOL, ETHYL SERUM | |
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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 |