Ethyl Glucuronide, Screen
Test ID:
703701
CPT code:
80307
Clinical Use:
Detect ingestion of ethanol.
Test Information:
Ethyl glucuronide (EtG) is a direct metabolite of ethanol, which is formed by enzymatic conjugation of ethanol with glucuronic acid. Alcohol in the urine is normally detected for only a few hours versus several days for EtG. EtG, therefore, can be used to monitor compliance programs for abstinence from alcohol.
Specimen Type:
Urine
Requested Volume:
20 mL
Minimum Volume:
10 mL
Container Type:
Plastic urine container. Use evidence tape or tamper-evident container for forensic specimens. Collection kits are available by request from the laboratory.
Collection:
Urine temperature monitoring is recommended for samples tested for medicolegal purposes.
Storage Instructions:
Maintain specimen at room temperature. If arrival at lab will extend beyond three days, refrigerate.
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