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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 Level (ETOH, Alcohol) - North Zone | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB46 | ||
| Primary Container: | MINT LIHEP PST | ||
| Alternate Containers: | GOLD SST | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Disinfection of collection site must be done with Iodine or Benzalkonium wipes (non-alcohol germicidal solution). 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: | Centrifuge immediately if collected in MINT LIHEP PST. Allow sample to clot for 30 minutes if collected in a GOLD SST. Do not remove the cap prior to analysis. For those sites that refer to University of Alberta Hospital, see Ethanol Level - Edmonton Zone for specimen collection requirements. | ||
| Reference Interval: | Less than 2 mmol/L | ||
| Critical Value: | Greater than 65 mmol/L | ||
| Testing Area: | Chemistry | ||
| Performing Site: | Athabasca HC Barrhead HC Bonnyville HC Cold Lake HC Edson HC Grande Prairie Regional Hospital High Prairie HC Hinton HC Jasper HC Lac La Biche HC Mayerthorpe HC Northern Lights Regional HC (FMH) Northwest HC (HLH) Peace River HC Slave Lake HC St. Paul HC St. Theresa General Hospital (FVH) Westlock HC Whitecourt HC Or referred out to University of Alberta Hospital | ||
| Last Updated On: | Thursday, January 11, 2024 | ||
