Ethyl Glucuronide

Test ID: 

706685

CPT code:

80307

Synonyms:

Ethyl Alcohol, Urine Pain Management; Prescription Drug Monitoring; Medical Drug Monitoring

Clinical Use:

A positive urine alcohol is only indicative of recent use and cannot be used to determine impairment.

Specimen Type:

Urine (random)

Requested Volume: 

5 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.