Ethanol, Urine

Message
This test is ordered as part of a Urine Drug Screen (UDS) or can be ordered as an individual test.
Performed in the Chemistry Laboratory x5820.
07.2018


Test Code
UETOH


Alias/See Also
Alchohol, Urine
UDS


Preferred Specimen
Greater than 100 mL of fresh Urine


Minimum Volume
10 mL


Instructions
This specimen must be analyzed immediately.


Transport Container
Sterile, screw cap cup


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
2 - 8 oC: 7 day


Methodology
Alcohol Dehydrogenase

Setup Schedule
This assay is performed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week


Reference Range
Not Detected
Critical Value: ≥ 300 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
This test is used in the diagnosis and treatment of alcohol intoxication and poisoning




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