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HelpTest Code ALC Alcohol (Ethanol), Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
LAB46
Special Collection Instructions
DO NOT use alcohol or other volatile disinfectants at the site of venipuncture. Aqueous Zephiran (benzalkonium chloride), aqueous Merthiolate (thimerosal), or providone-iodine may be used.
Aliases
Alcohol Level, Ethyl Alcohol
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
0.5ml
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Acceptable Specimens
Serum:
- Gold Top SST
- Red Top
Plasma:
- Light Geen Top (lithium heparin)
Reference or Target Ranges
<10 mg/dL
Reportable Units
mg/dL
Critical Value
≥ 400 mg/dL
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | 200 mg/dL |
| Icterus Threshold | 30 mg/dL |
| Lipemia Threshold | 500 mL |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 2 hours once opened and recapped, 2 days capped |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 2 weeks capped |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | 4 weeks |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time | Stat: 1 hour Routine: 4 hours |
| Stat Availability | Yes |
| Performing Bench | CPH Chemistry |
| Methodology/Method Description | Roche Cobas |
CPT Codes
82077
Last review/edit date
Feb 2024
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