Alcohol Screen, Serum/Plasma Test (0171SP)
| Analysis Code |
0171SP |
| Test Name |
Alcohol Screen, Serum/Plasma |
| Test Includes |
Ethanol [EZA] |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
Ethyl Alcohol |
| Purpose |
Exclusion Screen |
| Category |
Hypnotic, Sedative, Volatile |
| Method(s) |
Enzymatic Assay (EZA) |
| Specimen Requirements |
2 mL Serum or Plasma |
| Transport Temperature |
Refrigerated |
| Specimen Container |
NMS Labs has no experimental or literature-based data regarding the choice of specific specimen collection containers for this test. |
| Special Handling |
Collect sample using alcohol free skin preparation. Collect sample in Gray top tube (Sodium Fluoride / Potassium Oxalate). Promptly centrifuge and separate Serum or Plasma into a plastic screw capped vial using approved guidelines. |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: 10 day(s)
Refrigerated: 20 day(s)
Frozen (-20 °C): 12 month(s) |
| Rejection Criteria |
Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST). |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[EZA] Monday-Friday 2nd Shift 1 day |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[EZA] 80101 |
Reflex Testing
(when required, addl' fee may apply) |
5627SP - Alcohol Confirmation, Serum/Plasma |
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