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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Ethanol, Blood - Edmonton Zone | ||
| Test Code: | ETOH | ||
| Primary Container: | Plastic 4.5 mL Lithium Heparin PST Gel (LIGHT GREEN) Ref# 367962 | ||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | Full Tube | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Collect a full tube for minimal head space. Do not open tube. Exposure of sample to air must be minimized to prevent evaporation of ethanol. Due to its instability, not all add-ons will be accepted. Do not swab arm with alcohol. Use alternative, non-alcohol containing swab. If approved non-alcohol containing swabs are not available and/or the patient has a related allergy to them, it is acceptable to use soap and warm water to cleanse the site for ethanol collections. | ||
| Processing: | Spin sample ASAP. Do not open tube or pour off plasma serum. Send original tube intact. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Continuously | ||
| Critical Value: | > 65 mmol/L | ||
| Testing Area: | Chemistry | ||
| Performing Site: | East Edmonton HC, Fort Sask Hospital, Grey Nuns Hospital, Leduc Hospital, Misericordia Hospital, Northeast HC, Royal Alex Hospital, Strathcona Hospital, Sturgeon Hospital, University of Alberta Hospital, Westview HC | ||
| Additional Test Information: | In medico-legal situations in the emergency department, laboratory staff may do collection with the kit provided by a peace officer as per physician request. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Tuesday, September 5, 2023 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Mar 16 2017 12:00AM | ||
| Unit of Measure: | mmol/L | ||
