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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
Methodology
Gas Chromatography
Performing Lab
Avera McKennan (Sioux Falls)
CPT
80320
82010
Report Available
Same day
Additional Information
When isopropanol is oxidized in the liver, acetone can be produced as a metabolite.