Alcohol Panel, Serum/Plasma Test (0170SP)
| Analysis Code |
0170SP |
| Test Name |
Alcohol Panel, Serum/Plasma |
| Test Includes |
Acetone [Headspace GC], Ethanol [Headspace GC], Isopropanol [Headspace GC], Methanol [Headspace GC] |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
Ethyl Alcohol
Isopropyl Alcohol
Methyl Alcohol
Rubbing Alcohol |
| Purpose |
Alcohol Panel by Headspace GC |
| Category |
Hypnotic, Sedative, Volatile, Environmental/Occupation Toxin |
| Method(s) |
Headspace Gas Chromatography (GC) |
| Specimen Requirements |
1 mL Serum or Plasma |
| Transport Temperature |
Refrigerated |
| Specimen Container |
Plastic container (preservative-free) |
| Special Handling |
Collect sample using alcohol free skin preparation. Promptly centrifuge and separate Serum or Plasma into an plastic screw capped vial using approved guidelines. |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: 3 month(s)
Refrigerated: 3 month(s)
Frozen (-20 °C): 8 month(s) |
| Rejection Criteria |
Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST). |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[Headspace GC] Monday-Friday 4 days |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[Headspace GC] 82055 |
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