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Test Code UALC Alcohol, Urine-medical

Additional Codes

Epic EAP: LAB389

Epic Description: ALCOHOL,URINE MEDICAL (ETHANOL)

Synonym

ETOH

Specimen Type

Urine, Random

Specimen Required

 

 

  Collection Container Preferred Volume Minimum Volume
Preferred

Clean Container, No Preservative

3.0 mL 1.0 mL

 

Instructions for Collection and Transport

Aliquot into a false bottom aliquot tube and refrigerate. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs.

Aliquot Requirements

Urine

Optimum 3.0 mL

Minimum 2.0 mL

Performing Lab

Chemistry Lab

Assay Frequency

24/7

Routine Turnaround Time

24 hours

CSR Storage Requirements

Aliquot urine into plastic vial. Centrifuge specimen. Deliver to laboratory. .

CPT Code Information

80307

Patient Preparation

Refer to Clean Catch Urine Collections