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HelpTest Code ETOH Alcohol (ETOH)
Additional Codes
| EPIC | LAB4086 |
Clinical Significance
Testing for alcohol is common in medical/legal cases concerning toxic or abused substances. Alcohol can be lethal by itself or can contribute to accidents of all types. Measurements obtained are used in the diagnosis and treatment of alcohol intoxication and poisoning.
Source: Beckman Coulter Unicel, ETOH IFU. REF #474947 12/22/15
Methodology
Enzymatic rate method (Beckman Coulter UniCel DxC 660i)
Sample Type
| Preferred Sample Type | |
|---|---|
| Light green top - Plasma | |
| Acceptable Sample(s) | |
|---|---|
| Yellow top - Serum | |
| Red Top - Serum | |
Centrifuge: Yes
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability
Analyze without delay.
Reference Ranges
| Normal Range |
|---|
| 0.0 % |
| Critical Value |
|---|
| >0.29 % |
| Technical Range |
|---|
| 0.005 - 0.600 % |
Rejection Criteria
| Hemolysis | N/A |
|---|---|
| Icteric | N/A |
| Lipemia | N/A |
Other - Sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate tube (Grey top)
Availability
| Performed | STAT |
|---|---|
| 24/7 | Yes |
Performing Laboratory
MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory
Lab Department
Chemistry
CPT Code
82077
LOINC
5643-2 Ethanol [Mass/Vol]