ALCOHOL URINE

Message
CHEMISTRY


Test Code
ETOH UA


Alias/See Also
ALCOHOL URINE, URINE ALCOHOL, ETHANOL URINE, URINE ETHANOL, URINE ETOH, ETOH URINE


CPT Codes
80307

Preferred Specimen
URINE


Minimum Volume
10mLs


Instructions
COLLECT RANDOM URINE SAMPLE IN A STERILE CONTAINER PROVIDED BY PHYSICAN'S OFFICE OR LAB. MAKE SURE FULL NAME, FULL SSN, DATE/TIME IS ON LABEL. SEND TO LAB.


Transport Container
STERILE CONTAINER


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (4-8°C): 30 days


Methodology
Enzymatic

Setup Schedule
DAILY


Report Available
DAILY


Reference Range
Analyte Reference range
Ethanol < 10 mg/dL=Negative
pH 4- 10
Specific gravity 1.003 - 1.020
Creatinine >20 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Ethanol is the most often abused chemical substance. Other CNS depressant drugs have an additive effect when taken in combination with ethanol. Ethyl alcohol is present in many medicinal liquids and mouthwashes. Ethyl alcohol can be produced by microorganisms in urine.


Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA-CHEMISTRY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5518, 5519



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