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
N/A

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

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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

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Code(s)

80321

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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

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

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