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eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB751
Collection Information
This test requires approval by Laboratory Medicine prior to drawing the sample.
Please call the Clinical Chemistry Lab at 5-9459 or Page the Pathology Resident on call (5 pm – 8 am). Includes analysis for Methanol, Isopropanol, Ethanol and Acetone.
Testing performed at the University of Vermont Medical Center – Please expect a TAT of several hours.
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Venous | Gold-R | 4.0 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: Do not uncap until immediately prior to analysis
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: 4 hours
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 3 Days
Refrigerate: 3 Days
Frozen: N/A
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| VOLATILE ALCOHOL SCREEN - EXTERNAL | 14951-8 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
48 Hours
CPT Code(s)
80320
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry
Performing Lab(s)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)