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HelpTest Code Me-341 Alcohol, Blood (Legal)
Additional Codes
| EPIC Test Codes | |
|---|---|
| LAB0231498 | MISC BATTERY |
Methodology
Gas Chromatography/Flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID)
Performing Laboratory
MEDTOX Laboratories, Inc.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: NaF/oxalate whole blood, random
Container/Tube Type: Grey Top, included in kit available from Rice Lab
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Tube should be filled completely to prevent loss of volatile compound into headspace.
Additional Information: A completed 3-part chain of custody is required (included with the kit from Rice Lab).
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred) ≤3 months/Frozen ≤6 months/Ambient ≤3 days
Reference Values
Report Limit: 0.020 gm/dL
Critical Value: ≥0.300 gm/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
80320