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Test Code ALC Alcohol

Methodology

Photometric

Specimen Requirements

Please use preferred tube types whenever possible.

Preferred Container/Tube Type: Green Top (Lithium Heparin) Tube

Alternate Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Transport refrigerated.

 

NOTE: 

DO NOT use alcohol wipe for venipuncture. DO NOT use Chloraprep.

Must use a non-alcohol germicide to cleanse skin such as soap and water.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

<10mg/dL

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82055

Performing Laboratory

Beebe Healthcare Laboratory

Performing Location

Margaret H. Rollins Laboratory

South Coastal Campus Laboratory

Specimen Tube Color

  Tube Cap Color Tube Name
Preferred Mint Green Lithium Heparin
Alternate    Serum Separator Tubes (SST)