Alcohol, Ethyl | Test Detail | Quest Diagnostics

Alcohol, Ethyl

Test Code

443

CPT Code(s)

80320 (HCPCS: G0480)

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

Test Code

443

CPT Code(s)

80320 (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 is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Alcohol, Ethyl

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Patient Preparation

Do not use alcohol solutions as skin preparation for drawing specimens. Use non-alcohol solutions such as Betadine® or Zephiran®.

Methodology

Chromatography

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

Alcohol, Ethyl mg/dL	None detected
Alcohol, Ethyl g/dL(%)	None detected

Alternative Name(s)

Ethyl Alcohol, Blood,Blood Alcohol, Quant,ETOH Blood,Blood Alcohol,Ethanol Blood

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Patient Preparation

Do not use alcohol solutions as skin preparation for drawing specimens. Use non-alcohol solutions such as Betadine® or Zephiran®.

Methodology

Chromatography

Assay Category

Reference Range(s)

Alcohol, Ethyl mg/dL	None detected
Alcohol, Ethyl g/dL(%)	None detected

Alternative Name(s)

Ethyl Alcohol, Blood,Blood Alcohol, Quant,ETOH Blood,Blood Alcohol,Ethanol Blood

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

Whole blood - 1 unopened fluoride oxalate (gray-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

Serum collected in: Red-top tube (no gel) or no additive (royal blue-top) tube • Whole blood collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Collection Instructions

Do not use alcohol solutions as skin preparation for drawing specimens. Use non-alcohol solutions such as Betadine® or Zephiran®.

Do not open. Keep specimen tightly capped. Prevent exposure to atmosphere.

Transport Container

Fluoride oxalate (gray-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days

Setup Schedule, Minimum Volume

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

Whole blood - 1 unopened fluoride oxalate (gray-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

Serum collected in: Red-top tube (no gel) or no additive (royal blue-top) tube • Whole blood collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Collection Instructions

Transport Container

Fluoride oxalate (gray-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days

Setup Schedule, Minimum Volume

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 is not available in your area 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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