Laboratory Medicine
Test catalogue
Ethanol, Blood (Alcohol) | |
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Test NameEthanol, Blood (Alcohol) |
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Specimen Type / RequirementsSpecimen Type / RequirementsContainer Type = Red Top Tube Minimum Testing Volume = 1mL Serum Tube must fill to at least ½ or greater of its vacuum capacity |
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Specimen HandlingCollection Instructions: Collect sample in a red top tube. Do not use alcohol disinfectants at the site of venipuncture Write your initials, date and time of collection on the collection label. Laboratory Staff Instructions: Spin and send unopened tube to corelab. Stability: Stable for 2 days at room temperature, 2 weeks refrigerated at 2°C-8°C and frozen at -15°C to -25°C for 1 month. . Transportation: Transport at room temperature ASAP. Sample Rejection Criteria: Opened tube. Non sufficient quantity. |
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Required Documentation |
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Turnaround Time (TAT)2 hour for Trauma/Stat - 4 hours for routine |
Test Utilization |
Reference ValueToxic: > 39 mmol/L L Impairment: 11 - 22 mmol/L Depression of CNS: > 22 mmol/L Fatalities reported: > 87 mmol/L Legal limit: 17.4 mmol/L |
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Test CodeSALCS |
MethodologyGas Chromatrography (with FID) |
Testing LocationSMH-Biochemistry |
Other InformationLast Updated: June 29, 2023 |