Ethanol, Urine
Label Mnemonic: | UETOH |
Epic code: | LAB605 |
Order form: | Laboratory Requisition |
Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
Billing: | Billing Policies |
CPT code: | 80320 |
Specimen(s):
Urine
Alternate
Collection Media:
Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection containers.
Minimum:
3.0 mL random urine, no preservative
Testing
Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around
Time:
1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)
Comments:
References: (1) Young DS. Effects of Drugs on Clinical Laboratory Tests. 3rd ed. Washington, DC: AACC Press; 1990. (2) Young DS. Effects of Preanalytical Variables on Clinical Laboratory Tests. Washington, DC: AACC Press; 19 93: 3-120, 3-121.
Test
Limitations:
CAUTION: Urines containing sugars and contaminated with microorganisms may yield a false positive result due to fermentation of sugar to alcohol. A list of substances and conditions known to affect alcohol concentration in vivo is given by Young (1,2). No representation is made by Boehringer Mannheim regarding the completeness of these lists or the accuracy of the information contained therein.
Methodology:
Enzymatic (ethanol)
Sample
Processing:
Submit in leak-proof container.
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of collection.
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of collection.
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate.
Transport
Instructions:
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
CPT Code:
80320
See also:
Ethanol/Volatiles Screen (EVS), Plasma
Ethanol/Volatiles Screen (EVS), Plasma
See Additional Information:
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives