Alcohol, Ethyl
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Test resources
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Details
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.
Alternative name(s)
Ethyl Alcohol, Blood,Blood Alcohol, Quant,ETOH Blood,Blood Alcohol,Ethanol Blood
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | Do not use alcohol solutions as skin preparation for drawing specimens. Use non-alcohol solutions such as Betadine® or Zephiran®. |
| 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 |
| Minimum volume | Select a service area to view this section. |
| 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 |
Reference Range(s)
| Alcohol, Ethyl mg/dL | None detected |
| Alcohol, Ethyl g/dL(%) | None detected |
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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