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General Information

Name Information
Code: 1118
Test Name, Short: Blood Alcohol Screen
Name Alternatives: ethanol
Matrix: Blood
Turnaround Time: No reflex 24 hours, with reflex 48-72 hours
Analytical Method: Mass Spectrometry
Reportable - Test Results Type: Pos/Neg
Units - Conventional: g%

Specimen Information

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Min. Volume: See "Forensic collections"
Preferred Volume: 1 mL - Lavendar top
Rejection Criteria: Improper Forensic collection
Collection Instructions: See instructions
Collection Patient Prep: See "Forensic collections"
Container: Specimen tube with tamper evident tape
Shipping Temperature: Ambient