Test Details
Mnemonic
ETOHC
Ordering Code
1750410
CPT-4 Code(s)
80320 (G0480)
Specimen Information
Collect
Gray sodium flouride. Use non-alcohol swabs during collection.
Specimen Preparation
Send 5.0 mL whole blood, refrigerated. Do not remove cap from collection tube.
Alternate Specimen
Serum from Red top, green sodium or lithium heparin
Minimum Volume
2.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Serum separator tube (SST) and any tubes containing gel
Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Whole blood: Unacceptable; Plasma/Serum: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Whole blood: Unacceptable; Plasma/Serum: 30 days
Methodology
Gas Chromatography/Flame Ionization Detection
Reference Range
Decision Level: 10 mg/dL
Low toxic: >300 mg/dL
High toxic: >400 mg/dL
Low toxic: >300 mg/dL
High toxic: >400 mg/dL
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
No