Ordering Recommendation
Limited utility in the assessment of acute ethanol exposure. Ethyl Glucuronide Screen with Reflex to Confirmation, Urine (2007912) is preferred for the assessment of ethanol exposure up to several days post-exposure.
Mnemonic
ETOH URN
Methodology
Quantitative Enzymatic
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-4 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
For medical purposes only.
Collect
Fresh random urine.
Specimen Preparation
Mix specimen well. Transfer 10 mL aliquot urine to a tightly sealed container for storage and transport. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 3 months
Reference Interval
Drugs Covered | Cutoff Concentrations |
Ethanol | 40 mg/dL |
Interpretive Data
Positive cutoff: Ethanol 40 mg/dL
For medical purposes only, not valid for forensic use
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
80307
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0090518 | Ethanol, Urine, Qual-Medical | 5645-7 |
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Aliases
- Alcohol
- Ethyl Alcohol
- EtOH
- Medical Ethanol
- urine ethanol qualitative
Ethanol, Urine, Qualitative - Medical