Test Code ALCE Alcohol (Ethanol), Quantitative, Plasma or Serum

Additional Codes

LAB46

Used to monitor alcohol intoxication for medical purposes only-not for legal use.

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Chemistry

CPT: 80301

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Plasma

Container/Tube: Light green-top (lithium heparin) tube

Specimen: 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Collection Instructions: Alcohol swab must not be used to clean venipuncture site.

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Serum

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube or serum gel tube

Specimen: 1 mL of serum

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Collection Instructions: Alcohol swab must not be used to clean venipuncture site.

Note: 1. Indicate serum on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

0 mg/dL

Call criteria (automatic call-back): fatal concentrations have been reported to be ≥400 mg/dL

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT