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Alcohol, Ethyl
Test Code443
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
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
3 mL 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 Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
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. Sets up 6 days a week.
