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Test ID: ALC    
Ethanol, Blood

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Detection of ethanol (ethyl alcohol) in blood to document prior consumption or administration of ethanol

 

Quantification of the concentration of ethanol in blood correlates directly with degree of intoxication

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Headspace Gas Chromatography-Flame Ionization Detector (HSGC-FID)

NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

Ethanol, B

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

Alcohol
Ethanol
Ethyl Alcohol
ETOH (Ethanol)