ALCOHOL, SERUM OR PLASMA

Message

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

Sample must remained capped and cannot be shared for other laboratory testing.

Test Code

ALC2

Alias/See Also

ETOH; Ethyl Alcohol

CPT Codes
82077

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 Green Tube (Heparin) or
1 Blue Tube (Citrate) or
1 Lavender Tube (EDTA)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum and red cells. Keep specimen closed until tested.

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

Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.

Reference Range

<10.0 mg/dL

Clinical Significance

This test is used in diagnosis and treatment of alcohol intoxication and poisonings.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)

Last Updated: June 9, 2023

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