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.
Submit With Order
ARUP Consult®
Disease Topics
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
Hotline History
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CPT Code(s)
80321 (Alt code: G0480)
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2012131 | Phosphatidylethanol (PEth) | 74661-0 |
Aliases
- 1,2-dioleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanol
- 1-palmitoyl-2-oleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosph
Performed at Medtox