ALC

Alcohol (Ethanol), Serum or Plasma

EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB1965

Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Red top tube or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:

Serum or plasma

Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Collection Procedure:

1. Cleanse the venipuncture site with Betadine®. Do not use alcohol.
2. Indicate the specimen type on the request form.
3. Label the specimen appropriately.

Specimen Processing:

 Do not uncap the tube once the specimen has been drawn.

Store and Transport:
Room Temperature: < 12 hours
Refrigerated: > 12 hours
Stability:

Stability in a sealed, unopened tube:
Refrigerated - 1 week
Room temperature - 2 days

Stability in an opened/recapped tube - 2 hours

CPT Codes:

82077 - Alcohol Serum (EAP 30044800)

Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Reference Ranges:

< 10

mg/dL

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