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ETHANOL (ALCOHOL) LEVEL
Message Do not use alcohol wipes or other antiseptics containing alcohol compounds to clean the venipuncture site. Specimen must be sent in original tube and remain unopened. Centrifuge after clot formation and within 4 hours of collection. Collect a full tube.
Test Code
LAB46 ALC
Alias/See Also
ALC
CPT Codes
G0480| 80320
Includes
Do not use alcohol as a disinfectant when collecting or storing blood specimens.Centrifuge highly turbid samples prior to analysis.Increased levels of lactic acid and LDH in perimortem samples may cause elevated ethanol levels.Ethanol is volatile. Specimens must be tightly capped to avoid evaporation.
Instructions
Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Specimen must be sent in original tube and remain unopened. Centrifuge after clot formation and within 4 hours of collection. Minimum Testing Volume: 0.1 mL Serum Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Ambient: 2 weeksRefrigerated : 6 monthsFrozen: 6 months Causes for Rejection: Unlabeled, mislabeled, wrong tube type, QNS, exposure to air.
Clinical Significance
1230130024
Last Updated: May 18, 2026