Drug Monitoring, Alcohol Metabolite, Quantitative, Urine

Test Code

39384

CPT Code(s)

80321 (HCPCS: G0480)

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

Test Code

39384

CPT Code(s)

80321 (HCPCS: G0480)

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Drug Monitoring, Alcohol Metabolite, Quantitative, Urine - Ethyl glucuronide (EtG) and ethyl sulfate (EtS) are minor metabolite of ethanol metabolites and excreted in urine for a longer time than ethanol. Positive EtG and/or EtS test results thus provide a strong indication that the person has recently consumed alcohol, even when ethanol is no longer detectable. The test is a definitive assay using liquid chromatography mass spectroscopy (LC/MS/MS) methodology. Therapeutic urine drug monitoring of these metabolites is important for ensuring compliance to treatment strategies. Urine or oral fluid are the specimens of choice for routine monitoring of patients ...

Test Resources

Test FAQ

Alcohol Metabolites, Quantitative, Urine

Test Details

Includes

If you require medMATCH for this order code, you must also order code 39158 - Prescribed Drugs, medMATCH®. If 39158 is ordered, all Drug Monitoring order codes will be treated as medMATCH.
If this test code is not ordered with 39158, all medMATCH result codes will be DNR’d.
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Ethyl Glucuronide (EtG) and Ethyl Sulfate (EtS)

Methodology

Mass Spectrometry (MS)

Reference Range(s)

Ethyl Glucuronide (ETG)	<500 ng/mL
Ethyl Sulfate (ETS)	<100 ng/mL

Alternative Name(s)

Pain Management,Prescription Drug Monitoring

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Includes

If you require medMATCH for this order code, you must also order code 39158 - Prescribed Drugs, medMATCH®. If 39158 is ordered, all Drug Monitoring order codes will be treated as medMATCH.

If this test code is not ordered with 39158, all medMATCH result codes will be DNR’d.
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Ethyl Glucuronide (EtG) and Ethyl Sulfate (EtS)

Methodology

Mass Spectrometry (MS)

Reference Range(s)

Ethyl Glucuronide (ETG)	<500 ng/mL
Ethyl Sulfate (ETS)	<100 ng/mL

Alternative Name(s)

Pain Management,Prescription Drug Monitoring

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

3 mL urine

Alternative Specimen(s)

Urine collected in urine collection container

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Transport Container

Clinical drug test transport vial

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Preserved samples

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

3 mL urine

Alternative Specimen(s)

Urine collected in urine collection container

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Transport Container

Clinical drug test transport vial

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Preserved samples

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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