Test Code ALC Alcohol, Medical, Blood

Methodology

EMIT® II Plus, Alcohol Dehydrogenase

Munson Healthcare Laboratories

Container/Tube: Grey-top (potassium oxalate/sodium fluoride) tube

Specimen Volume: 3 mL of potassium oxalate/sodium fluoride whole blood

Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

Collection Instructions: Do not use alcohol wipes for patient preparation. Do not open tube after collection.

Negative

Critical value (automatic call-back):

Pediatric patients age 0-12 years old: ≥ 50 mg/dL

Pediatric patients 13-21 years old: ≥ 250 mg/dL

Patients > 21 years old: ≥400 mg/dL

Monday through Sunday

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