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Alcohol

Laboratory - : Chemistry

Test ID :
ALCM
Test Workstation :
MACH3
Specimen Type:
Blood
Tube Type:
Green top (lithium heparin) tube
Collection Volume:
500 uL microtainer; 1.5 mL macrotainer
Minimum Volume:
500 uL microtainer; 1.5 mL macrotainer
Preferred Volume:
500 uL microtainer; 1.5 mL macrotainer
Storage:
Shipping: Send Refrigerated; Storage: Room Temp: 2 days; Refrigerate: 2 weeks.
Availability:
24 Hours/day, 7 days/week
Methodology:
Enzymatic method with alcohol dehydrogenase
Special Instructions:
Do not use alcohol or other volatile disinfectants at the site of venipuncture. Levels obtained are for medical use only; not intended for legal use. Deliver specimen to lab immediately. If collected at an offsite location, send by a STAT Courier to Akron Children's Mahoning Valley Lab
Lab/Phone:
330-746-9623
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:
82077
Synonyms:
Ethanol; ETOH

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