Test Code ALC Alcohol, Serum
Clinical Indications
N/A
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Name: Alcohol Level
Sunquest Order Code: ALC
Epic Px Code: LAB2021
Specimen Collection Type
Preferred: Mint
Acceptable: Gold
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Reference Range
<10 mg/dL
Critical Value
N/A
Interpretation
N/A
Rejection Criteria
Gross Hemolysis
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
No Add-ons
Specimen Stability
3 Hours
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Lab- Department
TUKHS-BH-Chemistry
CPT Code
80307
LOINC Code
5643-2
Test Alias
ETOH
Additional Information / Notes
Specimens collected in a serum gel tube or lithium heparin gel tube must be centrifuged within 3 hours of collection. Serum gel should clot for 30 minutes prior to being centrifuged.