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Alcohol

Test Code
ALCOH


Alias/See Also
ETOH


Preferred Specimen
2 mL Lithium Heparin plasma or serum (1.0 minimum)


Instructions
Blood must be drawn using Betadine to cleanse the skin. Tube should remain unopened until analyzed.


Transport Container
PST Tube, SST Tube also accepted


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
Samples must be tightly closed, do not expose to air for greater than 5min. Stable 2 days at 25 °C, 2 weeks at 5 °C and 4 weeks at -15 °C.




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.