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Ethanol

Alternate names:
Alcohol, ETOH
Laboratory:
Biochemistry
Test Code:
ETOH
Specimen types:
Plasma
Container types:
Fluoride/oxalate tube (grey)
Serum tube with gel		Fluoride/oxalate tube (grey)
Collection Instructions:

Do not use alcohol swab when preparing skin for venepuncture.

Serum also acceptable if test performed ASAP.

Deliver immediately to laboratory

This test is only performed if clinical reasons and results supplied cannot be used for medico-legal purposes 

Minimum Adult Volume:
2 mL
Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
4 hours

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW