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eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB46
Collection Information
Do not use alcohol prep pad for venipuncture site.
Blood alcohol levels for medical-legal use are usually drawn in the Emergency Department and instructions are kept there.
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Venous | Gry6-R | 0.1 | |
| Blood | Blood, Venous | GryM-R | 0.1 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: Do not uncap until immediately prior to analysis.Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Transport Instructions: N/A
Gray tube Specimen Stability Unprocessed:
Unprocessed: 2 weeks
Gray tube Specimen Stability Post Processing:
Ambient: 2 weeks
Refrigerate: 6 months
Frozen: 6 months
Green, Gold, and Red tube Specimen Stability Post Processing:
Ambient: 2 days
Refrigerate: 2 weeks
Frozen: 4 weeks
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| ETHANOL | 5643-2 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
STAT 1 Hour
Routine 4 Hours
CPT Code(s)
80320
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry
Performing Lab(s)
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital Laboratory (APD) 603-308-0032Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE) 603-354-5454 extension 3725
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Healther Center Laboratory (MAH) 802-674-7247
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH) 603-650-2200
New London Hospital Laboratory (NLH) 603-526-5305