Test ID ETGR Ethyl Glucuronide Screen with Reflex, Random, Urine
Ordering Guidance
For situations where chain of custody is required, a Chain of Custody Kit (T282) is available. For chain-of-custody testing, order ETGX / Ethyl Glucuronide Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine.
Additional Testing Requirements
If urine creatinine is required or adulteration of the sample is suspected, the following test should also be ordered, ADULT / Adulterants Survey, Random, Urine.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Plastic urine container
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 5 mL tube
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.
Useful For
Screening and confirmation for drug abuse involving alcohol
Profile Information
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
ETGS | Ethyl Glucuronide Screen, U | Yes | Yes |
Reflex Tests
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
ETGC | Ethyl Glucuronide Confirmation, U | Yes | No |
Testing Algorithm
Testing begins with a screening assay. If the screen is positive, then the liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry confirmation with quantification will be performed at an additional charge.
Method Name
Immunoassay
Reporting Name
Ethyl Glucuronide Scrn w/Reflex, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
2.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
Frozen | 28 days | ||
Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
Negative
Screening cutoff concentration: 500 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
80307