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ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)
Message***Do not use alcohol-based preparations (i.e. alcohol prep pad) to cleanse venipuncture site; MUST use an alternate cleanser.***
Test Code
LAB4712
Alias/See Also
- ETOH
- Ethyl Alcohol
Preferred Specimen
Gold Tube (SST)
Sample must remain capped and cannot be shared for other laboratory testing.
Sample must remain capped and cannot be shared for other laboratory testing.
Patient Preparation
None
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Green Tube (Heparin)
Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of serum or plasma from red cells. Keep specimen closed until tested.
Transport Container
Gold Tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
- 2-8°C up to 3 days
- Frozen samples allow for longer storage (thaw only once)
Methodology
Enzymatic UV
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Report Available
Same day tested
Reference Range
< 10.0 mg/dL
Clinical Significance
This test is used in diagnosis and treatment of alcohol intoxication and poisonings.
Performing Laboratory
Mount Sinai Laboratory
Holy Cross Laboratory
