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HelpTest Code LAB1101 Alcohol, Ethyl, Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
|---|---|---|
| ALCOHOL | LAB1101 | ALC |
Methodology
Alcohol Dehydrogenase
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Prepare venipuncture site with soap, do not use alcohol.
2. Separate plasma from cells immediately after draw.
Additional Information: Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Alternate:
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Prepare venipuncture site with soap, do not use alcohol.
2. Separate serum from cells immediately after draw.
Additional Information: Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate 5 days/Frozen NO/Ambient NO
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Chemistry -
Central Region: St. Joseph's Medical Center Lab
East Region: Deer River Hospital Lab, Northern Pines Lab, Sandstone Hospital Lab, SMDC Clinical Lab, St. Mary's Hospital - Superior Lab, Virginia Hospital Lab
West Region: Ada Hospital Lab, Fargo Hospital Lab, Fosston Hospital Lab, Holy Trinity Hospital Lab, St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes Hospital Lab
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82077
Reference Values
<10 mg/dL
Note: SMDC Clinical Laboratory reports alcohol in mg/dL. To obtain results in percent (g/dL), divide results in mg/dL by 1,000.
For example:
200 mg/dL=.20%
100 mg/dL=.10%
50 mg/dL=.05%
10 mg/dL=.01%