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HelpTest Code ETOH ALCOHOL, BLOOD – NOT LEGAL
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Venous or Urine collection
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Container
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Serum:
- Gold Top SST
- Red Top
Plasma:
- Light Green Top (lithium heparin)
Reference or Target Ranges
<10 mg/dL
Reportable Units
mg/dL
Critical Value
The pharmacological response to blood alcohol levels may vary from individual to individual. The fatal concentration has been reported to be greater than 400.0 mg/dL (86.8 mmol/L)
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold: |
1000 mg/dL |
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Icterus Threshold: |
80 mg/dL |
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Lipemia Threshold: |
3000 mg/dL |
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
Specimens must be stored in capped/sealed containers.
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Ambient |
2 Days |
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Refrigerated (4oC to 8oC) |
2 Weeks |
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Frozen |
Indefinitely |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
STAT: 1 hour, Routine: 4 hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
82077
Aliasis
Ethyl Alcohol
Special Collection Instructions
DO NOT use alcohol or other volatile disinfectants at the site of venipuncture. Aqueous Zephiran (benzalkonium chloride), aqueous Merthiolate (thermosal) or Providone-iodine may be used
Additional Information / Important Notes
Urine specimens within the pH range of 3.0-11.0 do not require prior adjustment of pH