Do not use alcohol or chlorhexadine wipes to prepare venipuncture site. Soap and water or betadine may be used. Deliver specimen to lab immediately. Levels obtained are for medical use only; not intended for legal use.
If collected at an offsite location, send by a STAT Courier to Akron Children's Hospital lab
Lab/Phone:
330-543-8419
TAT:
1 hour
Additional Info:
Reference range:
50-100 mg/dL: Impairment
>100 mg/dL: Depression of CNS
>400 mg/dL: Fatalities reported
CPT Code:
80301
Synonyms:
Ethanol; ETOH
Alcohol
Test ID/Workstation :
ALCO ACHM1
Specimen Type:
Blood
Tube Type:
Green top (lithium heparin) tube
Collection Volume:
1.5 mL
Storage:
Refrigerated
Availability:
Daily, 24 hours; STAT
Methodology:
Oxidation Reduction Methanol
Special Instructions:
Do not use alcohol or chlorhexadine wipes to prepare venipuncture site. Soap and water or betadine may be used. Deliver specimen to lab immediately. Levels obtained are for medical use only; not intended for legal use.
If collected at an offsite location, send by a STAT Courier to Akron Children's Hospital lab