Preferred Sample Type
Suitable Specimen Types
- Serum
- Fluoride Oxalate
2 mL blood
Specimen Transport
Not applicable
Sample Processing in Laboratory
No special transport requirements if sample taken into fluoride oxalate tube
Sample Preparation
Serum is acceptable if separated within 1 hour
Turnaround Time
< 1 daySample Stability
4ºC
Ethanol (Alchohol)
General Information
Ethanol is the most common toxic substance encountered clinically.
Ethanol levels should not be measured in the acute setting. Toxicity can occur at extremely different levels depending on the pateints exposure history, age and weight and so can not be interpreted. The only indication for measuring ethanol levels is to confirm whether a patient has or has not been taking alcohol.
Patient Preparation
None
Notes
None Given
Reference Range
None
Specifications
- EQA Scheme?: Yes
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EQA Status:
LGC Heath Control scheme