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Phosphatidylethanol PEth

Test Code
LAB01186


Alias/See Also
LAB01186
LabCorp TC: 791584
Ethyl Alcohol Biomarker
PEth


Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL EDTA (Lavender) - Whole Blood


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL 


Other Acceptable Specimens
Grey top (sodium fluoride)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 2 weeks


Methodology
LC/MS-MS

Report Available
5-10 days


Reference Range
PEth levels in excess of 20ng/mL are considered evidence of moderate to heavy ethanol consumption.


Performing Laboratory
LabCorp



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