Ethanol, Serum or Plasma – Medical
| CPT Code(s): | 80320 (Alt code: G0480) |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation:For medical purposes only. Timing of specimen collection: Dependent on time of exposure - test upon presentation to hospital. Collect:Plain red or gray (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate). Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA) or Sodium Heparin Specimen Preparation:Do not freeze whole blood. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Immediately transfer 2 mL serum or plasma to a tightly-capped RDL Standard Transport Tube to minimize alcohol loss. (Min: 0.5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature: Stability:After separation from cells: Ambient: 4 hours (if tightly capped); Refrigerated: 1 week (if tightly capped); Frozen: Serum or Plasma: 6 months |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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