Ethanol, Urine
Abbrev Code: | UETOH | ||
Order Code: | LAB389 | Order Name: | Ethanol Urine |
Synonyms: | LAB1040 (LHE); Alcohol, Urine Qualitative | ||
Methodology: | Roche: Enzymatic method with alcohol dehydrogenase
All others: Bichromatic rate |
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CPT Codes: | 80320 x1, 80320 x1 | ||
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 |
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: | Roche: 30 days refrigerated if tightly closed.
Vista: 5 days at room temperature; 5 days refrigerated; 6 months frozen. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (Roche-Grand Itasca, Roche-Lakes, Roche-Northland, Roche-Range, Roche-Ridges, Roche-Southdale, Roche-St. John's, Roche-UMMC East, UMMC/UMMCH-West Bank, Woodwinds) |
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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