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CPOE Test Name
Alcohol
Synonyms
Ethanol, Ethyl alcohol, EtOH
Specimen Type
Serum
Specimen Requirements
Gold top SST tube; red or gold microtainer acceptable; 2 mL blood
Storage and Transport
Room temperature
Causes for Rejection
Wrong container; hemolysis; insufficient quantity; improper labeling
Special Instructions
Do not use alcohol for skin disinfection.
Reference Values
< 10 mg/dL
Critical Values
Toxic limit ≥ 300 mg/dL
Performing Lab
Core Laboratory, AD 3301 721-2120
Turn Around Time
Routine: 2-4 hrs;
Urgent/Emergent: 1 hr.
CPT / HCPCS Code
82077