Alcohols
| CPT Code(s): | 80320 (Alt code: G0480) |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect: Plain red. Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or gray (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate). Specimen Preparation: Do not freeze whole blood. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 2 mL serum or plasma to a tightly-capped tube to minimize alcohol loss. (Min: 0.3 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week (if tightly capped); Refrigerated: 2 weeks (if tightly capped); Frozen: 1 month. |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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