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Test Code ALCA Alcohol Screen, Serum/Plasma

Specimen Volume

7.0 mL

Preferred Specimen

Red No Gel (RED)

Alternate Specimen

Lavender(LBB-10mL)

Specimen Handling Instructions

Alcohol screen for NWCH autopsy cases only. Separate serum from cells within two hours of collection and transfer to a tightly-capped tube to minimize alcohol loss. For medical purposes only. Do not freeze whole blood.

Transport

Routine courier pick-up

Cutoff Time

None

Department

ARUP

Methodology

Chromatography (GC)

Stat Turn-around Time

1 Week

Routine Turn-around Time

1 Week

Reference Ranges

See Report