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eD-H Order Code
LAB46
Specimen Collection Information
| Specimen | Minimum Test Volume | Container | Special Handling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | 0.1 ML | Non-alcohol prep |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Ranges / Critical Values
| Assay | Gender | Age Range | Normal Range | Critical Values | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethanol Lvl | All | 0 Minutes – 150 Years | ≤99 | mg/L |
Specimen Stability
Additional Specimen Instructions
Do not use alcohol prep for venipuncture site.
Blood alcohol levels for medical-legal use are usually drawn in the
Emergency department and instructions are kept there.
Interpretive Data
| Assay Display | Interpretive Data |
|---|---|
| Ethanol Lvl |
Greater than 800 mg/L (0.08%) should be considered intoxicated. 3400 to 4500 mg/L (0.34 – 0.45%) is considered severe intoxication. Greater than 5500 mg/L (0.55%) is usually fatal. |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday; continuously
CPT(s)
80320
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry