| Test Name: Ethanol | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | Alcohol; Ethyl alcohol; ETOH | ||
| PLS Test Code | ETOH | Laboratory | Biochemistry |
| Specimen | Blood | Analysis Performed On | Plasma |
| Container | Fluoride oxalate Tube 2 ml | Container colour | Grey |
| Multiple specimens | |||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | 2 | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | 2 |
| Reference Ranges | None quoted | ||
| Turnaround Time Routine | 4 Hours | Turnaround Time Urgent | 2 Hours |
| Turnaround Other | |||
| Days test is performed | Daily | Transport | Room temperature |
| Special Requirements | Results from this assay are not for medico-legal use. Do not use alcohol swab on skin. Cap specimens tightly to prevent evaporation of alcohol | ||
| Patient Preparation | None | ||
| Collection Instructions | Venepuncture. | ||
| Clinical Information | |||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | No | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | |||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00) | ||