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Ethanol Quantitative-No COC, Serum

Order Name ETH SERUM
Test Number: 4000975
Revision Date 01/10/2006
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
Ethanol Quantitative-No COC, Serum
Enzymatic  
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred 1 mL (0.5) Plasma Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top)
Alternate 1 1 mL (0.5) Serum Clot Activator SST
Instructions Use betadine or phisohex prep sponge. Do not use alcohol. Do not remove stopper.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Testing Schedule Daily 
Expected TAT 1-2 days 
Clinical Use Useful for the detection of ethanol (ethyl alcohol) in blood to document prior consumption or administration of ethanol. Quantitation of the concentration of ethanol in blood correlates directly with degree of intoxication. 
Notes Ethanol serum/plasma without chain of custody.
CPT Code(s) 80101
Service Provided By Labcorp Oklahoma, Inc.
Lab Section Chemistry