Alcohol, Ethyl - Legal Blood
Abbrev Code: | LETOH | ||
Order Code: | LAB3583 | Order Name: | Legal Blood Alcohol |
Methodology: | Gas chromatography; flame ionization detection | ||
CPT Codes: | 82077 x1 | ||
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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