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HelpTest Code ETOH Ethyl Alcohol (ETOH)
Performing Laboratory
Christian Hospital/Northwest Health Center
Methodology
Enzymatic/Photometric
Specimen Requirements
Preferred: Mint Green
Acceptable: Gold
Specimen Volume: 1.0 ml
Collection Instructions: Skin decontamination is completed with a non-alcohol based skin cleaner.
Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours from time of collection.
Day(s) Test Set Up
| Routine | Within Shift |
| Stat | 45 min |
| Frequency of testing | 24/7 |
Reference Values
Plasma/Serum: < 10 mg/dl
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80307
Specimen Rejection Criteria
A. specimen which contain a unsuitable volume for testing.
B. Anti-coagulants other than lithium heparin are not acceptable.
C. Specimen >8hrs old which had not been refrig
D.Sample collected using a alcohol based skin decintaninate
Specimen Stability Information
| Temp | Time |
| Room Temp | Stable 8 hour |
| Refrig | Stable 7 days |