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Test Code 62871062 Ethanol Level

Important Note

Deliver to Lab STAT

Performing Laboratory

Torrance Memorial Laboratories

Specimen Requirements

Submit the following specimen:
 

Specimen Type:  Serum

Container/Tube: Red top no gel

Additional Instructions: 

  1. Do not use alcohol prep pad on venipuncture site in the collection of a blood alcohol test. Use hydrogen peroxide.
  2. Send specimen in original tube.  Do not open.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

 

Capped samples (original tubes) can be tested up to 24 hours after collection. Opened samples need to be tested immediately. Testing for medical purposes only.

Methodology

Enzymatic

Reference Range

Interpretive Guidelines:

Normal:      <10 mg/dL

Impairment Range:   50-100 mg/dL

Toxic Level:        >100 mg/dL

Day(s) Test Set up/TAT

Performed:

Daily

Available STAT

TAT:

STAT: <1 hr

Routine: < 4 hrs

Aliases

Alcohol

CPT Code

82055