Ethanol

Test Code

ETOH

CPT Codes
80320

Preferred Specimen

GREEN Lithium Heparin Plasma

Minimum Volume

0.25 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

SST Serum Separator, Red No Gel

Instructions

Separate from cells within 4 hour of collection

Transport Container

GREEN Lithium Heparin

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature: 2 days; Refrigerated: 7 days

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

Not separated from cells within 4 hours of collection

Methodology
Vitros 7600/3400

Reference Range

0-10 mg/dL

Clinical Significance

Ethanol is the most commonly encountered toxic substance. The measurement of ethanol is used in the diagnosis and treatment of alcohol intoxication and poisoning. Chronic ethanol use has been linked to liver disease, high blood pressure, cardiac disease, and birth defects. Acute ethanol intoxication can result in coma and death.

Performed By
RFGH Laboratory

Performing Laboratory
RFGH Laboratory

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