Phosphatidylethanol (PEth) (LABCORP)

Test Code
1231101626


Alias/See Also
LAB8851: Phosphatidylethanol, Blood | LABCORP EAP: 791584


CPT Codes
80321x1

Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A


Transport Temperature
Specimen: Whole blood
 
Volume: 1 mL
 
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
 
Container: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or gray-top (sodium fluoride) tube
 
Storage Requirements:
Container           Storage
Lavender-Top (EDTA) Tube        Room Temperature
Storage Instructions: Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen. Specimen is stable for three days at room temperature, for two weeks refrigerated, and for six months frozen.


Report Available
LABCORP LAB STAT: 10 Days



Last Updated: June 30, 2023


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