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Alcohol

Message
Alcohol (ethyl alcohol, ethanol) is the most frequently performed medico-legal test and is the most common toxic substance encountered.


Test Code
ALC


Alias/See Also
LAB3000172
Ethanol
ETOH


CPT Codes
80320

Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL serum collected in a serum seperator tube (SST)


Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum


Other Acceptable Specimens
2.0 mL serum collected in a rapid clot tube (RCT)


Instructions
Do NOT prepare venipuncture site with alcohol
After collection, keep sample tube tightly closed to prevent evaporation of alcohol


Transport Temperature
2-8oC


Specimen Stability
3 days when stored Refrigerated (2-8oC)
 


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Whole blood


Methodology
Enzymatic reaction

Reference Range
 
Sex Age Reference Range
M/F 0 - 150 years None Detected


Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health



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.