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HelpTest Code PETH Phosphatidylethanol Confirmation, Blood
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Do not use alcohol to clean arm. Use alternatives such as Betadine or ChloraPrep to cleanse arm before collecting any specimen.
2. Do not centrifuge.
3. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Specimen Type
Whole Blood EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Frozen (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
Negative (<10 ng/mL)
PEth 16:0/18:1 (POPEth): Lower limit of quantification =10 ng/mL
PEth 16:0/18:2 (PLPEth): Lower limit of quantification =10 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
2 to 5 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
80321
G0480 (if appropriate)