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Ethanol

Alternative Names:

Alcohol

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

ETOH

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Test performed at:

Alfred Hospital

Collection & Request Instructions:

This test is only performed for clinical reasons and the results supplied cannot be used for medico–legal purposes. Samples taken in the Emergency Department in relation to the law applying to motor car accidents are not analysed by the Alfred Pathology Service. All queries regarding these samples should be directed to the Secretary or Director, Emergency Department (Ext. 62138).

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

24/7

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

66800

Additional Notes:

Results are reported in mmol/L. Conversion to old units is— mmol/l x 0.0046 = g/dL
i.e. 10 mmol/L is approximately 0.05 g/dL or 0.05%