Volatiles : 7240

Test Code

VOLTCH or 7240

Alias/See Also

Ethanol

CPT Codes
80320

Includes

Acetone, Ethyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Methyl Alcohol

Preferred Specimen

Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum collected in red-top (no gel) or no additive royal blue-top tube

Alternative Specimen
Whole blood collected in Fluoride/oxalate (gray-top) tube

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL

Instructions

Do not use alcohol solutions as a skin preparation for drawing specimens. Use non-alcohol solutions such as Betadine® or Zephiran®.

Do not open. Keep specimen tightly capped. Prevent exposure to the atmosphere.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature.

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 14 days; Refrigerated: 14 days

Methodology
Gas Chromatography

Setup Schedule

Sunday - Saturday

Report Available

1 day

Limitations

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by med fusion. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational for research. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) as qualified to perform high complexity clinical laboratory testing.

Reference Range

Alcohol, Methyl None detected
Alcohol, Ethyl mg/dL None detected
Alcohol, Ethyl g/dL (%) None detected
Acetone None detected
Alcohol, Isopropyl None detected

Clinical Significance

The assay is used to determine concentration and potential toxicity of the analyzed substances.

Performing Laboratory
med fusion

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.