Alcohol (Ethyl), Urine
General Information
Lab Name
Alcohol (Ethyl), URN
Lab Code
UETOH
Epic Name
Alcohol, Ethyl, Urine
Description
See also: Standard Drug Screen [UDRSS] Comprehensive Drug Screen [UDRSCG] Drug Psychiatric Screen [UPDS]
Synonyms
Ethanol-Urine
Interpretation
Method
Spectrophotometric
Reference Range
Units: mg/dL
| Female | Male | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | Range | Age | Range |
| 0- | Negative [NRN] | 0- | Negative [NRN] |
Effective date: 03/01/2015
Ref. Range Notes
Negative
Cutoff limit: ethanol 10 mg/dL. GC Mass Spec Confirmation not performed.
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
RANDOM URINE
Quantity
requested: 5 mL urine
minimum: 1 mL urine
Processing
Refrigerate urine
1. Tests will route to a UDEC/HDEC label.
2. Once decanted, 2 or 3 secondary CIDs will be
generated depending on the test ordered.
• HAUTO, aliquot code RX23B- Sample for HMC
automation line. To be aliquoted into BD sterile vacutainer tube.
• HXURIN, aliquot code RN34A- Sample for HMC
storage. Place sticker on original container after making other necessary
aliquots. To be stored in/sent to HMC fridge even if empty.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Chemistry, Automated Panels (CHA)
Performing Location(s)
| HMC |
Chemistry, Automated
206-520-4600 325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420 |
|
|---|---|---|
| UW-NW |
Main Lab
206-668-1344 UW Medical Center – Northwest |
|
| UW-MT |
Chemistry, Automated
206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room NW220, |
Frequency
Daily
Available STAT?
Yes