Alcohol, Ethyl - Legal Blood
| Sunquest Code: | LETOH | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB3583 | Epic Name: | Legal Blood Alcohol |
| Methodology: | Gas chromatography; flame ionization detection | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 3 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1 mL |
| Container: | Gray (sodium fluoride + potassium oxalate) |
| Collection Instructions: | Tubes should be filled to prevent loss of volatile compound into head space. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Send whole blood. Do not process. Room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (MedTox) |
| Referral Lab number: | 341 |
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