Laboratory: Clinical Biochemistry  (SENDOUTS)
Test Name:
ETHYL GLUCURONIDE (ETG)
Test Code: MISC
Clinical Information:
Test Approval Requirements: Clinical Biochemist Approval Required (F260-11-02 Biochemistry Approval for Test Referral Form)

This test is restricted for monitoring abstinence in transplant patient upon test approval by biochemistry team.

Patient preparation instructions: Exposure to alcohol in many daily use products (ie, hand sanitizers, mouthwash) may result in detectable levels of ethyl glucuronide.

Collection Devices:
Specimen Required:
Urine: 5.0 mL

Specimen Stability:

Refrigerated: 21 days

Frozen: 3 months 

Referral:
Urine: 5.0 mL

Shipping & Storage: Store and ship frozen.

Referred Out Location: In Common Laboratories, Test ID: ETGLUC

 

Requisition:
Reference Values:
Method of Analysis: LC-MS/MS
Availability:
Within 2 Weeks
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