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Alcohol Profile, Serum

Message
Do not use alcohol to cleanse site for venipuncture


Test Code
ALCPR ( Quest 7240)


Alias/See Also
Volatiles


Includes
  • 443 - Ethanol
  • Isopropanol
  • Methyl Alcohol


Preferred Specimen
5 ml Serum or 5 ml whole Blood (minimum 1.0 ml)


Transport Container
Red top tube, Grey top sodium flouride/Potassium Oxalate, Lavender top EDTA


Transport Temperature


Room Temperature




Specimen Stability
Specimen Stability: Room Temperature: 14 days ,Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 6 months (-20c)


Setup Schedule
Monday-Saturday Afternoon
Report available: 2 Days


Clinical Significance
The detection of volatile organic solvents (volatiles) in biological fluids (blood and urine) may be useful in the determination of treatment scenarios for patients affected by such substances through environmental/industrial exposure. Additionally, the quantitation of ethyl alcohol (ethanol) in blood is useful in determining an individual's intoxication level, and thus his/her ability to perform safely in certain circumstances (i.e., operate a motor vehicle).




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.