Ethanol, Urine
| Sunquest Code: | UETOH | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB389 | Epic Name: | Ethanol Urine |
| Synonyms: | Alcohol, Urine Qualitative | ||
| Methodology: | Bichromatic rate | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Positive results are unconfirmed by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) and should be used for medical treatment purposes only. It should not be used for legal purposes or employment testing. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Urine, random collection |
| Optimal Volume: | Submit entire collection; analysis requires 0.2 mL. Immediately place urine sample in small, tightly sealed container to minimize evaporation. |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile (Plastic leakproof container, sterile) |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Aliquot 5 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. Freeze samples not analyzed within 72 hours. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature to arrive within 72 hours. Alternatively, ship on dry ice. |
| Stability: | Stability: Refrigerated - 3 days; alternatively freeze. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (Range, UMMC-East Bank, Lakes, UMMC/UMMCH-West Bank) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Negative. A positive urine ethanol result indicates immunoreactivity of greater than 50 mg/dL. |
| Use: | Suspected ethanol abuse. |
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