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Urine Ethyl Glucuronide

Alternative Names:

ETG
Ethyl Glucuronide; urine

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

UETG

Specimen Types:

Urine random

Container Types:

Plain 70mL pot

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Twice weekly

External Laboratory:

Austin Pathology

Additional Notes:

Reference interval

Urine Ethyl Glucuronide	Not detected
Urine Ethanol	Not detected
Urine Creatinine	> 1.8 mmol/L

A urine creatinine result of < 1.8 mmol/L indicates a diluted urine sample.

Ethyl Glucuronide is a metabolite of ethanol, and is a marker of alcohol ingestion. It may be detectable in urine for up to 80 hours after consumption of alcohol.

Must be approved by a Chemical Pathologist.