Ethanol, Blood
Test Code: 017996
Performing Lab: LabCorp
CPT Code: 80320 001
Synonym
Alcohol, Blood; Blood Alcohol Level; Blood Ethanol Level; Ethyl Alcohol, Blood; EtOH
Specimen Type
Whole blood or serum
Specimen Container
Gray-top (sodium fluoride) tube (preferred) or red-top tube. Submit original unopened tube. Do not centrifuge and separate serum if a red-top tube is submitted.
Volume
7 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Temperature
Room Temperature
Methodology
Gas chromatography (GC)
Stability
Room Temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
TAT
3 - 5 days Positive - average of 3 days)
| Result Code | Result Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 070003 | Ethanol, Blood | 56478-1 |
| 072470 | Special Handling | UNLOINC |
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