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Alcohol, Ethyl
Test Code443
CPT Codes
80320
Preferred Specimen
1 unopened whole blood collected in a fluoride oxalate (gray-top) tube
Patient Preparation
Do not use alcohol solutions as skin preparation for drawing specimens. Use non-alcohol solutions such as Betadine® or Zephiran®.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel), or no additive (royal blue-top) tube • Whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Instructions
Do not open. Keep specimen tightly capped. Prevent exposure to atmosphere.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Methodology
Chromatography
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: Next day
Reference Range
Alcohol, Ethyl mg/dL | None detected |
Alcohol, Ethyl g/dL(%) | None detected |
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153