Sign in →

Epic Code LAB3264 Ethanol Level, Whole Blood

Important Note

Use Betadine Prep Only

Test Name Alias

Alcohol | EtOH | 6856

Interface Order Alias

11595

Quick Collect

Betadine prep

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Blood

 

Container(s): Gray Top (Potassium Oxalate and Sodium Fluoride)

Preferred Volume to Collect: 6.0 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL

Neonate Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL

Capillary collect ok? No

Microtainer acceptable? No

 

Collection Instructions:

  • After collection, gently invert tube 8-10 times.
  • Do not expose to air

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

Processed Specimen: Whole Blood

Centrifuge/Spin: No

Aliquot: No

 

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Specimen Stability

Ambient:

Refrigerate:

Frozen:

Laboratory Retention: 7 days

Test Frequency

Available 24 hours, usual TAT 1 day.

Reference Range

Negative (Detection limit 10 mg/dL)

Critical Value: Laboratory Critical Values Table

 

 

Performing Department

Toxicology

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Gas Chromatography-Head Space-Flame Ionization Detector (GC-FID)

 

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Spectrum Health Toxicology Laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.

 

CPT

80320, G0480

CDM Code

3018032001

Epic Test ID

1230101713

LOINC

Whole Blood Ethanol Lvl: 5640-8

Reviewed Date

2/15/2023

Updated Date

10/13/2023 Reference Range