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HelpTest Code URN6 Ethanol (Alcohol), Urine
Clinical Information
This test is used to detect the presence of ethanol in urine. Detection of ethanol in urine indicates recent exposure to ethanol but cannot be used to determine the amount of ethanol ingested.
Synonym
- ALCOU
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Urine Container
Acceptable Container/Tube: Urine Container
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Collection Information
Use a non-alcohol based cleanser to clean the collection site. Fill urine container as much as possible to avoid risk of evaporation.
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 3 days
Rejected Due To
- Quantity not sufficient
Reference Values
<10 mg/dL
Interpretation
Detectable ethanol in urine indicates exposure to ethanol within the past 8-12 hours.
Cautions
Ethanol may be detected in urine due to fermentation post-sample collection in the presence of glucose and bacteria.
Method Description
Beckman Coulter DxC700AU; Emit® II Plus Ethyl Alcohol Assay
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab UH
Clinical Lab University East
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 day
Reporting Name
Ethanol (Alcohol), Urine
CPT Code Information
80320
G0480 (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
5644-0