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Ethanol

Loinc

Expected Turnaround

24 hours

Information

Ethyl alcohol measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of alcohol intoxication and poisoning.

Collection Information

Do not use alcohol or other volatile disinfectants at the site of venipuncture. For diagnostic purposes, the results should always be assessed in conjunction with the patient’s medical history, clinical examination and other findings.

Methodology

Limitations

Rejection Criteria

Specimen Stability

Serum Gel Refrigerator: 2 wks. Gray (Sodium Floride) Refrigerator: 3 months Urine Refrigerated: 3 Months

Alias

Ethanol; Alcohol; Ethyl Alcohol; ETOH (Ethanol)

Container Type

Serum, gel separator, SST Gray (Sodium Floride), Urine

Minimum Volume

3 ML

Age Range

0 - 999

Sex

Generic

Units of Measure

Reference Range

- 10

Panic Range

>400