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