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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)
Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center Laboratory (MAH)
New London Hospital Laboratory (NLH)