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Test Details

Ethanol Level

General Info:

Description:

The ethanol level test measures the concentration of ethanol (alcohol) in a person’s blood when there is suspicion of alcohol consumption or a history of other ingestions such as toxic alcohol or salicylates. This test is commonly used in forensic and clinical settings to investigate alcohol-related incidents.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: 

Plasma

Container Type: 

Grey top tube (sodium fluoride tube)

Volume: 

0.5

Volume Unit: 

ml

Storage Condition:

02 - 08 °C

Sample Add-on Stability: 

Not Applicable

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