* This volume does not allow for repeat testing
Use Betadine or Zephiran as a skin preparation for drawing specimen
Do not use alcohol or alcohol containing solutions as a skin preparation for drawing specimen
Do not use Chloraprep Swabs for skin preparation
No Chain of Custody
Do not centrifuge or open tube
Specimens stable 24 hours unspun
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Plasma Separator Tube (PST)
Any specimen collection devices with gel
Positive alcohol specimens are stored frozen for a minimum of 30 days at the testing laboratory for availability for confirmatory testing, and 60 days at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
* This volume does not allow for repeat testing
Do not use alcohol or other volatile disinfectants at the site of venipuncture. Use only aqueous disinfectants. Aqueous Zephiran (benzalkonium chloride), aqueous Merthiolate (thimerosal), or povidone-iodine may be used
Positive samples will be stored frozen for up to 3 months at -20°C.
Not Detected
> 0.30 gm %
Elevated lactic acid concentration and lactate dehydrogenase (LD) activity may falsely elevate enzymatically determined ethanol levels. Positive results should be interpreted in conjunction with the patient’s clinical condition.
For Personal or Treatment Center use; Not for Legal Use
Same Day/1 to 2 days
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