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) Req Vol Paediatric (mL)
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)