ETHANOL (BLOOD ALCOHOL) (ETH)

Test Code
LAB46


Alias/See Also
ETH


CPT Codes
82055

Preferred Specimen
1 mL plasma


Instructions
Do not use alcohol to cleanse site of collection. Use iodine/ betadine. 


Transport Container
Preferred: Light green top; Acceptable: Plain green top, Gold top, Plain red top 


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Reference Range
<10.0 mg/dL 




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.