Test Code UETRM Ethanol, Urine LAB389
Test Method
Enzymatic Rate; Beckman DXC600
Performance
Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.
Routine: Typically completed within 4 hours after the
specimen arrives at the testing site.
Expedite: Typically completed within 1.5 hours after the
specimen arrives at the testing site.
STAT: Typically completed within 30 minutes after the
specimen
arrives at the testing site.
Specimen Requirement
0.2 mL random urine specimen is required.
Useful For
Detection of ethanol (ethyl alcohol) in urine to document
prior
consumption or administration of ethanol.
Reference Values
Not detected
LOINC Code Information
5645-7 Ethanol [Mass/volume] in Urine
Additional Specimen Collection Information
Centrifuge turbid urine specimens prior to analysis. Samples
should be analyzed without delay and immediately after opening
the
specimen container.