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Clinical System Name
Rapid Ethanol Level
Synonyms
LAB3429
ETOH
Ethanol Level, Rapid
Alcohol (Ethanol Only) Level, Rapid
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Dark Green/Sodium Heparin, Grey/Fluoride oxalate, Red, Gold SST, (acceptable but not preferred: Lt. Green/Mint Top Lithium Heparin, Lt. Green/Li Heparin Microtainer, Gold Microtainer)
Preferred Vol: 3 mL
Minimum Vol: 1 mL
Note: To limit exposure to air, fill tube by injecting blood through the stopper. Dark Green/Sodium Heparin tube recommended for fastest results.
Do not cleanse the sample draw site with alcohol or other volatile disinfectants. Use only aqueous disinfectants.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Age of specimen
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Storage location: Core 5 Chemistry Refrigerator
Off-site collection: To limit exposure to air, fill tube by injecting blood through the stopper. Dark Green/Sodium Heparin tube recommended for fastest results.
Do not cleanse the sample draw site with alcohol or other volatile disinfectants. Use only aqueous disinfectants.
Spin blood, aliquot, and refrigerate serum or plasma at 2-8oC. Children's Regional Laboratory locations: send with next available courier; if results needed STAT, send immediately via Delivery Express.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum or Plasma | RT | ≤ 2 d |
| Serum or Plasma | 2-8 C | ≤ 2 d |
| Serum or Plasma | -20 C or -70 C | ≤ 1 m |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| Y | 24/7 | 1 h |
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Department: Chemistry - Core
Phone Number: (206) 987-2617 (Client Services)
CPT Codes
80320
Methodology
Method: Colorimetric method by Vitros 4600
Analytical Volume: 0.05 mL serum or plasma
Reference Range
Negative
Critical Value
>80 mg/dL