Blood Alcohol

General Information

Name	Information
Code:	T641
Test Name, Short:	Alcohol; ETOH
A.K.A.:	Alcohol ETOH
Matrix:	Serum
Subcategory:	Risk Assessment
Turnaround Time:	Daily
Analytical Method:	enzymatic reaction
Reportable - Test Results Type:	Quantitative
Units - Conventional:	mg/dL

Specimen Information

Name	Information
Min. Volume:	300 µL
Preferred Volume:	500 µL
Rejection Criteria:	Improper labeling, Improper sample handling, Wrong sample type, Outside of stability, or Inadequate specimen volume received.
Collection Instructions:	See blood collections
Collection Patient Prep:	NA
Container:	Serum and plasma can be used for this assay. Anticoagulants such as EDTA, citrate, fluoride/oxalate and heparin can be used for collection of plasma samples.
Shipping Temperature:	Ambient