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Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
GRN-PSTCollection Instructions
Do not prepare venipuncture site with any alcohol containing swab, use iodine. Specimens should be transported immediately to the Clinical Laboratory.
Collection Volume
5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Testing Volume
0.3 mL (300 ul)
Rejection Criteria
Inadequate labeling, improper collection.
Specimen Storage and Stability
Do not remove stopper until ready to analyze
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday, 24 hours; Stat basis
Alias
Alcohol, Blood; Blood Alcohol Level; Blood Ethanol Level; Ethanol, Blood; Ethyl Alcohol, Blood; ETOH; EtOH; Alcohol, Blood;
EPIC Code
LAB46
Acceptable Collection Container
GRN-PST, SST, R-NoGel, G-NoGel
Additional Information
For medical use only. Not for legal use.
Turn Around Time
Stat – 2 hours
Lab Department
Chemistry