Ethanol

Test Information

Test Name

Ethanol

Synonyms

Alcohol; C2H5OH; ETOH; C2H6O

Department

Biochemistry

Price

$15.00

Price Disclaimer

Many services are free for eligible patients. A minimum charge may apply. Prices listed are for unfunded, individual, requests. Please contact us for commercial testing.

Preferred Specimen

Heparin (PLW; PLBOP; PLWHK) or SST (PLR/PLT)

Testing Location

PLBOP; PLR

Turn Around Time

1 Day

Collection Information

Availability

Diagnostic purposes only. For Employment purposes please refer patient to the Drug Detection Agency

Preparation

  • Do not use alcohol swab on venepuncture site

Processing Information

Registration Code

ETOH

Notes

  • DO NOT share sample; dedicated tube required
  • DO NOT open tube, MUST NOT be exposed to air
  • Cannot be test-added
  • Please check if alternative specimen type (unopened tube) available before any recollection

Site Specific Notes

- Waikato

Process in PLBOP Biochemistry, write "ETOH" on lid.

- Tauranga

Process inhouse Biochemistry

- Whakatane

Process inhouse Biochemistry

- Rotorua

Process inhouse Biochemistry

- Taupo

Process in PLR Biochemistry

Alternative Specimen

EDTA; Heparin; SST (All acceptable if in unopened tube)

Methodology

Sample Storage

Fridge

Sample Stability

24 hours

Interpretations

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