ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0090131: Alcohols |
| Test Mnemonic: ALCT | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Gas Chromatography
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Sun-Sat *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: 1-2 days *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: One 7 mL plain red. (Min: 3 mL) Also acceptable: lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or gray (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate).
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 2 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.3 mL) Sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate whole blood may be transported in the original container. *ExistTransport> #ExistRemarks> Remarks: Separate serum from cells within two hours of collection and transfer to a tightly-capped tube to minimize alcohol loss. For medical purposes only. Do not freeze whole blood. *ExistRemarks> #ExistStability> Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week, if tightly capped; Refrigerated: 2 weeks, if tightly capped; Frozen: 1 month, except whole blood *ExistStability> |
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| CPT Code(s): | |
| 84600 |