Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Urine Ethyl Glucuronide
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
30th January 2026	Volume (Adults)	5 mL	0 mL
	Minimum/Paediatric Volume	5 mL	0 mL
	Preferred Specimen Type	Urine random	No specimen
	Preferred Container Type	Plain 70mL pot	See Under Collection Instructions
	Collection & Request Instructions		This test is no longer available.
	Frequency	Twice weekly	No Longer Available

Alternative Names:

ETG
Ethyl Glucuronide; urine

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

UETG

Specimen Types:

Urine random

Container Types:

Sterile Container

Adults Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Use Esky from SDMH or CGMC to Alfred

Assay Frequency:

Weekdays

External Laboratory:

NSW Health Pathology, (SSWPS) - Concord Hospital

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

66626