Ethanol (Alcohol)
Chemical Pathology
Notes
Ethanol (alcohol) analysis in this laboratory is only available for acute clinical management of inpatients.
Ethanol analysis cannot be performed by this laboratory on samples of persons involved in Road Traffic Act incidents.
Sample requirements
For adults and children, 2mL blood taken into a fluoride-oxalate tube
or 5mL gold top tube (rust top for the Acute Unit)
Storage/transport
Do not store. Send at ambient temperature to the laboratory.
Required information
Relevant clinical details including the reason for the request.
Turnaround times
The assays are run throughout the day and night. Results are normally available within 24 hours. The test can be ordered as an urgent request.
Reference ranges
- Not applicable.
- Results are reported as mg/dL.
Further information
Page last updated 06/08/2025