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HelpTest Code ALCO Ethanol, Plasma or Serum
Methodology
Enzymatic
Specimen Requirements
Do not use alcohol or other volatile disinfectants at the site of venipuncture.
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a light green-top (lithium heparin) tube(s).Spin down
and send 0.5 mL of plasma.
Note: Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s). Spin
down and send 0.5 mL of serum.
Note: Label specimen appropriately
(serum).
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
Serum or plasma |
RT, spun |
2 days |
|
Refrigerated, spun |
2 weeks |
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
Reject |
|
Lipemia |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
|
Icterus |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
Reject |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
80320
G0480
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory/Madison Hospital Laboratory
LOINC Coding
| Test Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
|
Ethanol, Plasma or Serum |
5643-2 |