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Epic EAP: LAB46
Epic Description: ALCOHOL,MEDICAL (ETHANOL)
Synonym
Ethanol
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel |
4.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Gray, Sodium Fluoride & Potassium Oxalate OR Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 4.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Green Micro, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel | 4 X 0.25 mL | 2 X 0.25 mL |
| Alternate Micropuncture | Red Micro, No anticoagulant, No gel | 4 X 0.25 mL | 2 X 0.25 mL |
OALH Lab:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel |
4.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 4.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Internal specimens should be transported to CSR Laboratory immediately.
Remote Locations: Do not pop top on tube. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs immediately. If held overnight, store at room temperature.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma or Serum
Optimum 1.5 mL
Minimum 0.25 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24 hours
Routine Turnaround Time
1 day
OALH: 240 min
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge and transport to Chemistry Lab immediately. Do not pop top on tube.
Patient Preparation
Cleanse venipuncture site with PVP Iodine; DO NOT USE ALCOHOL.
CPT Code Information
82077