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Alcohol, Ethyl
Test CodeALC
Alias/See Also
Alcohol, Medical
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Patient Preparation
Do not use alcohol solutions as skin preparation for drawing specimens. Use non-alcohol solutions such as Betadine® or Zephiran®.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Heparinized plasma
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.
Do not open. Keep specimen tightly capped. Prevent exposure to atmosphere.
Transport Container
Original collection vial
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 2 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Keep specimen tightly capped. Prevent exposure to atmosphere.
Refrigerated: 7 days
Keep specimen tightly capped. Prevent exposure to atmosphere.
Methodology
Chromatography
FDA Status
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.
Setup Schedule
24/7
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
| Alcohol, Ethyl mg/dL | None detected |
| Alcohol, Ethyl g/dL(%) | None detected |
Clinical Significance
Ethanol is the most often abused substance whose primary effect on the CNS varies with blood concentration. Not all individuals experience the same effects at a given blood level. Other CNS depressants have an additive effect when taken in combination with ethanol. At high concentrations, ethanol elimination is relatively constant (zero order). Fatal concentration typically exceeds 0.4 g/dL. Blood concentrations of 0.3 g/dL are associated with coma. Ethyl alcohol is present in many medicinal liquids and mouthwashes.
