UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Alcohol
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| Test Code(s): |
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ALC / GM2440
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| CPT Code(s): |
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82055
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| Methodology: |
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Enzymatic
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| Clinical Significance: |
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Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) method is used for medical alcohol levels only. Legal alcohols are performed by the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene.
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| Request Form: |
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UWHC Laboratory Request Form (UWH 1289220, 4004202); Write in test if not on form.
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| Days Performed: |
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Daily, 24 hours.
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| Turnaround Time: |
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Stat: 1 hour.
Routine: 4 hours.
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Specimen Requirements
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| Specimen: |
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Blood
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| Collection Instructions: |
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Do not use alcohol to prepare site of collection.
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| Collection Container: |
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Preferred: Green cap with yellow ring (PST)
Also Acceptable:
Green top,
Red cap with yellow ring (SST),
Red top
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: Full 4 mL tube
Pediatrics: Full 2 mL tube
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Plasma or serum
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| Volume Required: |
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Preferred: 1 mL
Pediatrics: 0.2 mL
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| Specimen Processing: |
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Centrifuge. Transfer cell-free plasma/serum to plastic vial. Refrigerate.
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220). Transport with coolant pack if coming from outreach location.
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| Stability: |
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Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen: Okay
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Interpretation
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Expected Results:
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0 days and up: 0.0 g/dL
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| Test Limitations: |
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This result should be used for medical purposes only.
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Ethyl Alcohol Ethanol ETOH
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