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Alcohol, Urine, Quantitative
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Ordering Recommendation
Limited utility in the assessment of acute ethanol exposure. For the assessment of ethanol exposure up to several days post-exposure, Ethyl Glucuronide Screen with Reflex to Confirmation, Urine (2007912) is preferred.
Mnemonic
Methodology
Quantitative Gas Chromatography
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-4 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Random urine.
Transfer 4 mL urine without additives or preservatives to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL)
Room temperature.
Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 3 years (Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval
Effective August 17, 2015
| Drugs Covered | Cutoff Concentrations |
| Ethanol | 5 mg/dL |
| Ethyl Alcohol | 5 mg/dL |
Interpretive Data
Methodology: Quantitative Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detection
Positive cutoff: 5 mg/dL
For medical purposes only; not valid for forensic use.
The absence of expected drug(s) and/or drug metabolite(s) may indicate inappropriate timing of specimen collection relative to drug administration, poor drug absorption, diluted/adulterated urine, or limitations of testing. The concentration value must be greater than or equal to the cutoff to be reported as positive. Interpretive questions should be directed to the laboratory.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
80320 (Alt code: G0480)
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2010137 | Alcohol, Urn, Quant | 5645-7 |
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