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Test Name:
Forensic Ethanol, Serum
- SBMF No:
31690 - Performance Lab Name:
Forensic Toxicology - Test Mnemonic:
FTS ETOH - CPT Code:
N/A - LOINC Code:
48767-8; 42242-8 - Also Known As:
Forensic Blood Alcohol - Spec Type:
Whole blood - Spec Container:
Two (2) gray top (fluoride/oxalate) tubes from SBMF #1002S "Forensic Blood Alcohol Specimen Collection Kit" - Pref Vol:
Two (2) fluoride/oxalate tubes filled to vacuum capacity - Spec Collect:
Disinfect venipuncture site with providone-iodine prep pad from collection kit
Use needle and needle/tube holder from kit to perform venipuncture
Fill both gray top tubes from kit per approved venipuncture technique
After completion of venipuncture, mix both tubes well, inverting end-to-end at least 8–10 times
Seal each tube using pink “A” and light blue “B” specimen seals from bottom of "Custody and Control Form"
Note: Do not use red security seals from kit (to be discarded)
Ensure that pink and blue seals are applied in a linear fashion down sides of each tube; do not wrap seals around either tube
Complete date information on both tube seals and have donor initial each seal in appropriate area
Position sealed blood samples back into tube case from kit and snap shut
Place sample tube case within “Biohazard” bag and slip “Custody and Control Form” into outside pocket on bag
Enclose bag containing samples and form within original kit box and secure by placing “BOX SEAL” sticker over opening edge of box
Also see instructional graphics: Forensic Blood Alcohol Specimen Collection Kit - Spec Process:
Maintain tubes tightly stoppered – DO NOT OPEN
Refrigerate entire kit box with collected sample and transport immediately - Spec Store Transport:
Refrigerated - Spec Stability:
In tightly stoppered tubes, 1 week refrigerated (2-8°C) - Spec Remarks:
Sample must be submitted with a NON-REGULATED DRUG TESTING CUSTODY AND CONTROL FORM - Methodology:
Alcohol Dehydrogenase (ADH)
Gas Chromatography (GC) - Use:
Detect use of ethanol (alcohol) - Reference Range:
Serum Ethanol: Negative
Positive ADH cutoff
Positive GC cutoff
= 10 mg/dL
= 10 mg/dL - Additional Test Info:
Screen-positive specimens are automatically confirmed by GC. Additional charges may apply. - Test Type:
TOX-TDM
