Test Code ETOH Ethanol – (Test Code – ETOHL or ETOH)
Preferred Specimen
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SST-Serum |
Green Top Tube – Plasma Lithium Heparin |
Red Non Gel Tube |
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CSH – Clifton Springs Hospital |
CPH – Canton – Potsdam Hospital |
GH – Gouverneur Hosptial |
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MH – Massena Hospital |
NWCH – Newark Wayne Community Hospital |
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RGH – Rochester General Hospital |
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UMMC – United Memorial Medical Center |
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UH – Unity Hospital |
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Specimen Collection/Handling Instructions
Do not prep venipuncture site with alcohol. Use iodine prep.
Inpatient Collection: Deliver to the Laboratory
Outpatient Collection: Centrifuge specimen before transport to the Laboratory. Once spun, transport specimen in original collection tube to ensure specimen integrity.
Specimen Volume
1.0 mL
STAT Turn-around Time
1 hour from specimen arrival in the Laboratory
Routine Turn-around Time
24 hours from specimen arrival in the laboratory
Reference Range
Negative
CPT Code
86140
LOINC Code
1988-5