| Test CODE | NAME |
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S437
Ethanol, Serum or Plasma
| Methodology: | Quantitative Gas Chromatography or Enzymatic Assay |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: For medical purposes only. Timing of specimen collection: Dependent on time of exposure - test upon presentation to hospital.
Collect: Plain Red OR Gray (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate) OR Lavender (EDTA) - 2 ml serum or plasma.
Specimen Preparation: Do not freeze whole blood. Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature . Separate serum or plasma from cells immediately after collection. Immediately transfer serum or plasma to a tightly-capped Standard Transport Tube to minimize alcohol loss.
Sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate whole blood may be transported in the original container.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma separator tubes (PST), Serum Separator Tubes (SST).
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 4 hours (if tightly capped); Refrigerated: 1 week (if tightly capped); Frozen: Serum or Plasma: 6 months, Whole Blood: Unacceptable
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 82055 |