| Synonyms | Ethanol; Urine Alcohol |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | |
| Container Type | Random urine |
| Supply Item Number | 1387 |
| Specimen Type | Random urine |
| Preferred Volume | 20 mL |
| Emergency Minimum Volume | 10 mL |
| Store and Transport | Ambient (room temperature) |
| Stability | Room Temp 10 days Refrigerated 1 month Frozen (-20 °C) 1 year |
| Limitations | Limit of detection 20 mg/dL in urine. Container must be kept sealed. |
| Reference Laboratory | PAML |
| Reference Lab Test Code | LCA code 910529 |
| CPT Codes | 80307 |
| Interface Order Code | 80101.Z24 |
| Billing Code | ALCOHOLU |
| Test Schedule | Mon-Sat |
| Turnaround Time | 1-3 days |
| Method | Enzyme Immunoassay |
| Reference Ranges | | Title | Descriptor | Ranges | Units | | Alcohol Screen | Negative | < 20 | mg/dL |
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| Notes | Keep container sealed to prevent evaporation of alcohol. |
| Reflex Testing | | Reflex Condition | Reflex Test Name | Reflex CPT codes | Reflex Billing codes | | Alcohol Screen Positive | GCALC | 80320 | BALC |
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