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Test Code ALC-U Alcohol, Random, Urine

Methodology

Enzymatic

Note:  This assay detects ethanol only. It will not detect the presence of methanol, ethylene glycol, isopropanol, or propylene glycol.

Performing Laboratory

Aspen Valley Hospital

Specimen Requirements

2 mL (minimum volume:  0.5 mL) from a random urine collection in a plastic urine container. No preservative. Send specimen refrigerated.

Reference Values

Limit of detection:  <3 mg/dL

Fatal concentration:  >400 mg/dL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82055