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Test Code

ALCU

Test Name

Alcohol, Qualitative, Urine

CPT Codes

80307

Expected Turnaround Time

Same day

Clinical Utility

Useful for the detection of ethanol consumption or use up to 12 hours prior to sample collection.

Specimen and Container Info

Preferred Specimen Type: Urine

Preferred Collection Container: Plastic Urine Container (Preservative Free)

Desired Specimen Volume: 10 mL

Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.

Causes for Rejection

Urine specimens received in tubes containing preservatives will be rejected.

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Limitations

Analyte	Cutoff Concentration (mg/dL)
Ethanol	20

Performing Location

Roble Road Core Laboratory

Alternate Names

Testing Schedule

Routine, daily