Alcohol Biomarkers (Ethyl glucuronide (ETG) and Ethyl sulfate (ETS)), quantitative, urine

TEST: 868
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CPT: 80321
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Synonyms

EtG; ETG; EtS; ETS

Expected Turnaround Time

5 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

Related Information

In-house validated method

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Urine (random)

Volume

20 mL

Minimum Volume

10 mL

Container

Plastic urine container or transport tube without preservative

Storage Instructions

Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.

Test Details

Use

Detect use of ethanol

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)