Purpose
This test is orderable by California clients only; Forensic Analysis (Send-Out Test); DUI
Method(s)
Headspace Gas Chromatography (GC)
New York State Approval Status

Undetermined

Turnaround Time

14 days

Test Includes
1 Ethanol - Title 17 Headspace Gas Chromatography (GC) Hypnotic, Sedative, Volatile

Sample Type
Serum or Plasma
Requested Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Special Handling
Collect sample using alcohol free skin preparation. Promptly centrifuge and separate Serum or Plasma into a plastic screw capped vial using approved guidelines.
Sample Container
Plastic container (preservative-free)

Additional Collection Instructions

Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Light Protection
Not Required
Rejection Criteria
Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST).

Rejection criteria pertain to clinical sample submissions only.

Stability
Room Temperature: 3 month(s)
Refrigerated: 3 month(s)
Frozen (-20 °C): 12 month(s)

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA Guidelines and are for informational purposes only. NMS Labs Does not assume responsibility for billing errors due to Reliance on the CPT Codes listed in this document.

*The information contained in this document represents database configurations, as they will appear on the effective date listed above.