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Test Code ALCO Alcohol, Plasma

Methodology

Enzymatic Oxidation

Performing Laboratory

St. Clair Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

1 plasma gel tube (1 mL of lithium heparin plasma). Centrifuge blood as soon as possible, or send unspun blood to laboratory within 4 hours of draw.
Note:  1. Betadine® must be used to cleanse skin. Do not use alcohol wipes for venipuncture.
2. Do not uncap tube once specimen is drawn.

Reference Values

None detected
Legal limit of intoxication in Pennsylvania is 80 mg/dL (.08%)

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday