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DRUG TOXICOLOGY MONITORING ALCOHOL METABOLITES, QUANTITATIVE, URINE |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB1006 Geisinger Epic ID: 51949 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Random urine | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
1 mL random urine; minimum 0.5 mL | |
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Transport temperature: |
Room temperature. | |
Specimen stability: |
Room temperature: 14 days. Refrigerated: 15 days. Frozen: 30 days. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Stability limits exceeded. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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Additional information: |
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes. | |
CPT code(s): |
80321 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
Ethyl Glucuronide (ETG), Ethyl Sulfate (ETS). | |
Methodology: |
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry |
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Synonyms: |
Quest test code 92141, DM Alc Metab
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Clinical significance: |
EtG and EtS measurements are typically used to determine whether an individual has been exposed to alcohol (ethanol). | |