Alcohol, Plasma
Test Identifier Information | |
| Registration Code | ETH |
| Method | Beckman Coulter AU5822 analyser using Beckman Coulter Emit II Plus Ethyl Alcohol enzymatic assay reagents |
| External Price | $19.11(Exclusive of GST) |
Specimen Collection | |
| Specimen Collection Protocols | Alcohol wipes should not be used during sample collection. Full tube of blood, 3-5mL use fluoride oxalate if any delay, lithium heparin suitable if sample received within 30 minutes. |
| Patient Specimen | Refer comment |
| Paediatric Specimen | Full Li Hep (green) Microtainer paediatric tube |
| Sample Delivery to Lab | Full tube, tightly capped |
Instructions for Referral to CHLabs | |
| Aliquot Instructions | Plasma or serum 200 uL, full tube, tightly capped, 2 - 8°C |
| Aliquot Transport to CHL | Full tube, tightly capped, plasma |
CHLabs Laboratory | |
| Department | Biochemistry - Core |
| Contact Details |
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| Contact Phone Number | 03 3640397 ext: 80397 |
| Test Availability | Mon - Sun, 24 hrs |
| Turnaround Time | 1 - 2 hrs |
| Reference Interval | Refer comment |
| Interpretation | <3 mmol/L reports as non-detected. Currently the maximum blood alcohol allowed while driving on an unrestricted licence is less than 11 mmol/L (note this result is not suitable for medico-legal purposes). Any Methanol in this sample will not be detected. If Methanol ingestion is suspected a Methanol analysis will need to be specifically requested. Outside normal working hours the Toxicology person On Call will need to be contacted. |
| Delphic Number Test Number | 3101 |
