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ALCOHOL URINE
MessageCHEMISTRY
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
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
