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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 (Synonym: ALCOHOL, ETOH) - Calgary Zone (CLS) | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB46 | ||
| Primary Container: | MINT LIHEP PST | ||
| Alternate Containers: | GOLD SST | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | 0.2 mL plasma or serum Calgary Zone: Microcollection Minimum Whole Blood Volumes DO NOT swab arm with alcohol; DISINFECT with IODINE. 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 sample to separate plasma/serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. Where possible, a PST or SST collection tube that has never been opened prior to analysis provides the best sample integrity. If tube is opened; exposure of sample to air must be minimal to prevent evaporation of ethanol. Stat tests from PSC route directly to FMC. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
| Reference Interval: | Less than 2 mmol/L | ||
| Critical Value: | Greater than 65 mmol/L | ||
| Testing Area: | Chemistry | ||
| Performing Site: | Chemistry-ACH, FMC, PLC, RGH, SHC, CCHC, SMCHC Rural: BMSH, CLH, CMGH, DDHS, HRH, SDHS, VCH | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Collection of Specimens for Police (kits):
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| Last Updated On: | Tuesday, May 9, 2023 | ||
