Ordering RecommendationRecommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Urine screening and confirmation test to identify acute alcohol ingestion.
MnemonicUnique test identifier.
CDASUALC
MethodologyProcess(es) used to perform the test.
Semi-Quantitative Alcohol Dehydrogenase/ Qualitative Gas Chromatography-Flame Ionization Detection
PerformedDays of the week the test is performed.
Sun-Sat
ReportedExpected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
1-4 days
New York DOH Approval StatusIndicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Random urine.
Specimen Preparation
Transport 10 mL urine. (Min: 2 mL) Newborn minimum: 1 mL for the initial test and 1 mL for the confirmation of screen positive.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temperature.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens exposed to repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Remarks
If applicable, indicate NEWBORN prominently on the test request form.
Stability
Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 3 years
Reference IntervalNormal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Interpretive DataBackground information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
For medical purposes only; not valid for forensic use.
Positive cutoff 40 mg/dL, screen and confirmation.
Compliance Category
FDA
NoteAdditional information related to the test.
If screen is positive, then confirmation by gas chromatography/flame ionization detection will be added. Additional charges apply.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT CodesThe American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
80307; if reflexed, add 80320 (Reflexed Alt Code: G0480 )
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AliasesOther names that describe the test. Synonyms.
Alcohol Metabolite, with Confirmation, with medMATCH, Urine
Ethanol
Ethyl Alcohol
EtOH
urine alcohol concentration
Drugs of Abuse Test, Alcohol, Urine - Screen with Reflex to Confirmation/Quantitation
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