ALCOHOL, SERUM OR PLASMA

Test Code

ALC

Alias/See Also

ETOH, ETHYL ALCOHOL

CPT Codes
G0480

Preferred Specimen

Gold Tube (SST)

Patient Preparation
**Do not use alcohol-based preparations (i.e. alcohol prep pad) to cleanse venipuncture site; MUST use an alternate cleanser.**

Minimum Volume

1mL (2mL optimal)

Other Acceptable Specimens

Green Tube (Lithium Heparin)

Instructions

Tube must remain capped and cannot be shared for other laboratory testing.

Transport Container

Gold Tube

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 3 days

Frozen samples allow for longer storage (thaw only once)

Methodology
Enzymatic UV

Setup Schedule

DAILY, as received

Report Available

STAT: <60 minutes
Routine: <4 hours

Reference Range

Male/Female All Ages: Normal Range: NEGATIVE mg/dL

Clinical Significance

The test is used in diagnosis and treatment of alcohol intoxication and toxicity.

Performing Laboratory
Mount Sinai Hospital
Holy Cross Hospital

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.