| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry (SENDOUTS) |
| Test Name: |
ETHYL GLUCURONIDE (ETG)
Test Code:
MISC
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| 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: |
Preferred Device:
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| 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
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
Method of Analysis: LC-MS/MS
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| Availability: |
Within 2 Weeks
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