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Ethanol, Urine
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | ALCO |
| Performed by | Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Immunoassay. Positive results confirmed by Gas chromatography |
| Container type | Urine cup |
| Amount to Collect | See preferred volume |
| Sample type | Random urine |
| Preferred volume | 10 mL urine |
| Min. Volume | 5 mL urine |
| Processing notes | Freeze sample at -20C. Order Quest # 2128X. |
| Units | g/dL |
| Normal range | Not detected |
| Synonyms | Alcohol; Ethyl alcohol; ethylene glycol; etoh |
| Stability | Room temperature 5 days, refrigerated 7 days, frozen at -20C 30 days. |
| Turn around times | Test run Monday-Saturday. Turnaround 3-4 days |
| CPT coding | 80101-90 |
| LOINC code | 5645-7 |
| Last Updated | 3/24/2013 7:47:46 PM |
| Entry Number | 221 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667