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Phosphatidylethanol

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Phospahtidylethanol is a non-oxidative metabolite of ethanol that can still be detectable approximately 4 weeks/1 month after cessation of alcohol consumption. The main isoform measured is the 16:0/18:1 form. Concentrations above 0.050 umol/L is indicative of alcohol consumption within this timeframe.

Alternate names:
PeTH
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
BMISC
Medicare details:
MBS number: 66623
100% MBS price: 41.50
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
EDTA
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Minimum Adult Volume:
2 mL
Paediatric Minimum Volume:
2 mL
Frequency:
Fortnightly
Result Turnaround Time:
4 weeks
Laboratory Use Only
Storage Instructions:

Refrigerate, send refrigerated DO NOT FREEZE

Transport Instructions:

Send Refrigerated

Laboratory Notes:

Send to Royal Prince Alfred

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Pathology Specimen Reception
Specimen Reception, Level 5, Building 77
Missenden Road
Camperdown NSW 2050
Australia

Ph:(02) 9515 8279

Fax:(02) 9515 7931