Test Code LAB46 Ethanol, Blood

Additional Codes

Alcohol

Test is specific for Ethanol and intended for clinical use only.

Use non-alcohol germicidal solution to cleanse skin prior to venipuncture.

Specimen: Blood

Preferred: Lt Green w/ Gel - Li Hep

Acceptable: SST or Red Top

Specimen Volume: 5mL; Minimum 1.0 mL

Pediatric Collection:

One Lt Green w/ Gel - Li Hep, SST, or Red Top microtainer filled to 600 uL - Must be tightly stoppered!

Once serum/plasma is separated from cells, unopened specimens are stable for:

Ambient: 8 Hours

Refrigerated (preferred): 1 Week

Frozen: 2 Weeks

Once serum/plasma is separated from cells, opened specimens are stable for 3 Hours:

Add-on testing is allowed within 3 hours of collection for opened specimens.

STAT: 1 HOUR

Routine: 3 HOURS

Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT

Chemistry / UMC MAIN LABORATORY

< 10.0 mg/dL