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ETHANOL LEVEL
Test CodeLAB46
Quest Code
443
CPT Codes
80320 (HCPCS: G0480)
Preferred Specimen
Whole blood - 1 unopened fluoride oxalate (gray-top) tube
Patient Preparation
Do not use alcohol solutions as skin preparation for drawing specimens. Use non-alcohol solutions such as Betadine® or Zephiran®.
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum collected in: Red-top tube (no gel) or no additive (royal blue-top) tube • Whole blood collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Instructions
Do not use alcohol solutions as skin preparation for drawing specimens. Use non-alcohol solutions such as Betadine® or Zephiran®.
Do not open. Keep specimen tightly capped. Prevent exposure to atmosphere.
Do not open. Keep specimen tightly capped. Prevent exposure to atmosphere.
Transport Container
Fluoride oxalate (gray-top) tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Methodology
Chromatography
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
p.m. Mon-Sat
Report Available
2 days
Reference Range
| Alcohol, Ethyl mg/dL | None detected |
| Alcohol, Ethyl g/dL(%) | None detected |
Clinical Significance
The assay is used to determine concentration and potential toxicity of the substances.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA |
| 14225 Newbrook Drive |
| Chantilly, VA 20151-2228 |
Last Updated: August 13, 2021
