Ethanol

Test information: Ethanol affects all cells, but most dramatically produces behavioural disturbances due to a depressive effect on the brain. Serum ethanol levels may be ordered in suspected alcohol ingestion as well altered mental status of unknown etiology, coma, psychiatric emergencies, traumatic emergencies, and history of other ingestions (eg, toxic alcohol, salicylates). 

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

Grey

Specimen Container - Adult

• Grey Top BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Yellow Top Sarstedt;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

2ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

Samples to be sent to the laboratory ASAP after collection.

Maximum add on time

No time limit if unopened tube

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

mg/dL

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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