Test Code LAB0220843 Ethanol (Alcohol), Plasma or Serum
Methodology
Enzymatic/Spectrophotometric
Performing Laboratory
CentraCare Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Green top (Lithium heparin/PST)
Acceptable: Serum(Gold/SST, Red-Plain), Na Heparin plasma (label specimen appropriately)
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Minimum Specimen Volume: 0.2 ml
Collection Instructions: Use a non-alcohol germicide to cleanse skin prior to venipuncture. Do not use alcohol prep to cleanse skin.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
≤ 10 mg/dL
<0.01%
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82055