Ethanol
Test Information
Test Name
Ethanol
Synonyms
Alcohol; C2H5OH; ETOH; C2H6O
Department
Biochemistry
Preferred Specimen
Heparin (PLW; PLBOP; PLWHK) or SST (PLR/PLT)
Testing Location
PLBOP; PLR
Turn Around Time
1 Day
Collection Information
Patient Requestable
Yes
Availability
Diagnostic purposes only
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
Site Specific Notes
- Waikato
Process in PLBOP Biochemistry
- Tauranga
Process inhouse Biochemistry
- Whakatane
Process in PLBOP Biochemistry
- Rotorua
Process inhouse Biochemistry
- Taupo
Process in PLR Biochemistry
Methodology
Sample Storage
Fridge
Sample Stability
24 hours
Interpretations
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john.woodford@pathlab.co.nz