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Ethyl Glucuronide

Ordering information:

This marker is a metabolite of alcohol and may be detectable up to 80 hours after alcohol consumption.

Alternate names:
ETG, uETG, Urine Ethanol
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
UETG
Specimen types:
Urine
Container types:
UrineUrine
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Notes:

A urine creatinine and ratio to any detectable ETG is also performed to detect dilution of urine,Ethyl Glucuronide is a metabolite of ethanol, and is a marker of alcohol ingestion. It may be detectable in urine for up to 80 hours after consumption of alcohol.

Frequency:
Twice weekly
Reference Interval:

Urine Ethyl Gluronide : Not detected/ Detected

Laboratory Use Only

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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