Urine Alcohol Screen

Test Code

LAB6540

Alias/See Also

Ethanol, Urine Qualitative

CPT Codes
80101

Preferred Specimen

Urine. Collect in clean dry container. Keep tightly capped. Refrigerate within 2 hours.

Minimum Volume

2mL

Methodology
Colorimetric:The reflection density of the NADH is measured and is proportional to the concentration of ethanol in the sample.

Setup Schedule

Daily

Reference Range

Negative
A negative result indicates that the drug levelis below the cut-off concentration 50 mg/dL

Clinical Significance

http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/ethanol/test.html

Performing Laboratory
CH CHOMP HOSPITAL LAB (831-625-4811): CH CHEMISTRY

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.