Ethyl Glucuronide screen

Message

Available 2/1/18

Test Code

ETG SCREEN PANEL(WX)

Alias/See Also

ETG Screen

Includes

ETG screen

pH

Specific gravity

Creatinine

Preferred Specimen

urine

Minimum Volume

5 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

1 week refrigerated

Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay

Setup Schedule

Daily at BHS

M - F at Bedford

Report Available

TAT 1-3 days

Limitations

This ETG test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by VA clinical lab. The US Food

and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical

use.

Reference Range

Negative

Clinical Significance

ETG is a direct metabolite of ethanol that can be detected up to several days, even after complete elimination of alcohol from the body.

Performing Laboratory
Testing performed in these BACL Chemistry Labs:
West Roxbury - contact Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek 857-203-5973
Bedford - contact Bhumikaben Patel 781-687-2976

Last Updated: August 13, 2021

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.