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Alcohol, Medical, Blood

Test Code
ALCO


Alias/See Also
Ethanol or Ethyl Alcohol


CPT Codes
82055

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma


Instructions
Note: DO NOT use alcohol prep to cleanse skin. Use a NON-ALCOHOL GERMICIDE to cleanse the skin prior to venipuncture.  Keep tube tightly sealed.


Transport Container
Gray-top tube


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigerate.


Methodology
Alcohol Dehydrogenasw/UV

Reference Range
<10 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Useful for the measurement of ethanol. Results are used in the diagnosis and treatment of alcohol intoxication and poisoning.




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.