Phosphatidylethanol (PEth)
Order Name
P-tidyl-ethanol
Test Number: 6907899
Revision Date 01/04/2023
Test Number: 6907899
Revision Date 01/04/2023
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Phosphatidylethanol (PEth)
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Quantitative Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry | 74661-0 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5 mL) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or gray-top (sodium fluoride) tube Specimen Storage: SUBMISSION/TRANSPORT (<3 days): Room Temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen. Special Instructions: Testing referred to MEDTOX Laboratories Inc MX#2804 |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 5-10 days |
| Clinical Use | Biomarker associated with ethanol consumption; may be helpful in monitoring alcohol abstinence. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 791584 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 791584 |
| CPT Code(s) | 80321 (Alt code: G0480) |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |