Alcohol, Medical (ALCOHOL)
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| Synonyms:
| BA, Blood Alcohol, Ethanol, ETOH |
| Specimen: | Blood; Green (lithium heparin), Alternate: (1) SST (serum separator), Red (no preservative), Green (lithium heparin) or Gray (sodium
Collect specimen using non-alcohol germicidal solution to cleanse the skin.
Transport specimen tube on ice to the laboratory.
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| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 100 microL plasma/serum |
| Collection: | Keep specimen tube closed and on ice until analyzed. Analyze within 20 minutes of collection.
If testing is delayed, transfer serum or plasma to a tightly capped plastic aliquot tube and freeze at - 20°C within 15 minutes of collection. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Exceeding time limit for analyzing specimen; not transported on ice; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | None detected |
| Methodology: | This ethyl alcohol assay is based on an enzymatic reaction. |
| Test Use: | For medical use only. For information regarding legal testing contact AnMed Laboratory Client Services at (864)512-1816. |
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| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |