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Specimen Type/Requirements
Serum w/o gel (Red) Tube
Do not use alcohol to cleanse the venipuncture site.
Separate serum from cells immediately aftercollection and transfer to a tightly capped tube to minimize alcohol loss.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 3.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 2.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 4 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day
Additional Information
When isopropanol is oxidized in the liver, acetone can be produced as a metabolite.
Methodology
Gas Chromatography
Performing Lab
Avera McKennan (Sioux Falls)
CPT
80320
82010