Ethanol Confirmation, Urine
Test Mnemonic
UETOHC
CPT Codes
- 80320 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
5645-7
Aliases
- Alcohol, Urine, Quantitative
- Ethanol Confirmation, Urine
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Urine, random | Clean container (No preservatives) | Refrigerated | Transfer to standard CCL transport tube. Cap tube tightly to minimize alcohol loss. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | In a tightly capped tube: 3 days |
| Refrigerated | In a tightly capped tube: 14 days |
| Frozen | In a tightly capped tube: 14 days |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
1 day
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Headspace Gas Chromatography |
Special Info
For medical purposes only; not valid for forensic use.
Clinical Info
Reference range is based off of the assay's limit of quantitation (5 mg/dL).