Phosphatidylethanol (PEth)

2012130

Ordering Recommendation

Biomarker associated with ethanol consumption; may be helpful in monitoring alcohol abstinence.

Mnemonic

PHOS PHAT

Methodology

Quantitative Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Performed

Varies

Reported

5-12 days

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

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Additional Technical Information

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Disease Topics

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Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect: Lavender (EDTA).
Specimen Preparation: Transport 1 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 6 months

Reference Interval

By report

Interpretive Data

Note

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CPT Code(s)

80321 (Alt code: G0480)

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Components

Component Test Code*	Component Chart Name	LOINC
2012131	Phosphatidylethanol (PEth)	74661-0

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Aliases

1,2-dioleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanol
1-palmitoyl-2-oleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosph

Performed at Medtox

Date of Change	Test Name Change	Methodology	Performance/Reported Schedule	Specimen Requirements	Reference Interval	Interpretive Data	Note	CPT Code	Component Change	Other Interface Change	New Test	Inactive
05/21/2018								X
01/01/2018								X

COMPONENT	DESCRIPTION	TEST TYPE	INFECTIOUS	UNIT OF MEASURE	NUMERIC MAP	LOINC
2012131	Phosphatidylethanol (PEth)	Resultable	N			74661-0

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