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Alcohol Level

Test Code
ALC


CPT Codes
82077

Preferred Specimen
Serum Separator (Gold/Yellow) Tube


Patient Preparation
Use a non-alcoholic germicidal solution to cleanse the skin prior to phlebotomy.

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Lithium Heparin Plasma Separator (Light Green) Tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen: 7 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis, Icterus, Lipemia


Reference Range
<= 10 mg/dL


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Laboratory



Last Updated: September 16, 2022


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.