Q343

Test CODE NAME

Q343

Alcohol Ethyl (Ethanol), Serum

Methodology: Enzyme multiplied immunoassay technique (EMIT)
Performed: Mon-Sat
Reported: 3-4 days
Specimen Required:

 

Patient Preparation: None required.

 

Collect: Unopened Red-top tube (no-gel) - 1 ml serum 

 

Specimen Preparation: Do not use alcohol solutions as a skin preparation for drawing specimen; use non-alcohol solutions. Keep transport container tightly sealed.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature

Stability : Room temperature: 7 days; Refrigerated: 14 day. Keep specimen tightly capped. Prevent exposure to the atmosphere.

At Accu: Refrigerated: 1 week

Specimen Rejection: Serum Separator Tube (SST®)

 

NOTE:  *This test approved for all states.* 

CPT Code(s): 80301, G0434
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