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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