Ordering RecommendationRecommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Useful for general screening in contexts of compliance and/or abuse. For follow-up testing of a presumptive result, confirmatory testing by mass spectrometry is available. For automatic reflex testing on all presumptive positives, Ethyl Glucuronide Screen with Reflex to Quantitation, Urine (2007912) is recommended. Results do not accurately correlate with amount or frequency of ethanol use.
MnemonicUnique test identifier.
ETG SCR UR
MethodologyProcess(es) used to perform the test.
Qualitative Enzyme Immuonassay
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
Transfer 4 mL urine with no additives or preservatives to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min. 1 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 20 days; Refrigerated: 20 days; Frozen: 20 days
Reference IntervalNormal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Screen cutoff concentration: 500 ng/mL
Interpretive DataBackground information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
Screening results are obtained by immunoassay. Results obtained by immunoassay are not confirmed unless confirmation testing is specifically requested.
Ethyl glucuronide is a direct metabolite of ethanol and can be detected in urine up to 80 hours after ethanol ingestion. This immunoassay cutoff for positive is set at 500 ng/mL.
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
NoteAdditional information related to the test.
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.
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AliasesOther names that describe the test. Synonyms.
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