Alcohol / Ethanol
(a.k.a Ethanol)
minimum sample volume required ~ 2.5ml
Test Code: ALC
Tube type: Fluoride
Special instructions
Results not available for urgent requests (samples sent away) - please use Osmolar Gap for emergency alcohol estimation.
A separate sample must be provided if glucose is also requested.
Do not use alcohol skin preparation during venepuncture.
Sent away
to Southmead Hospital
Reference range
n/a
Units
mg/100mL
Turnaround Time
7
days
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
Not available for non-clinical use (eg DVLA review)