Alcohol (Ethanol)
Measures the level of ethanol in the blood to assess alcohol intoxication or to monitor chronic alcohol use.
Alcohol (Ethanol) Test in Bengaluru Overview
No special preparations needed
- Alcohol (ethanol), Serum
It determines the amount of ethanol in the bloodstream, used to assess alcohol consumption or intoxication levels.
It is often ordered for medical, legal, or workplace screening purposes.
Ethanol is typically detectable for up to 12 hours, but this depends on individual metabolism and alcohol intake.
Yes, some medications, mouthwashes, and health conditions can influence ethanol levels in the blood.
Excessive levels can cause alcohol poisoning, requiring immediate medical intervention.
Test code
4105S
Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
| Specimen | Vacutainer | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Yellow Vacutainer | .6 ML |
Specimen stability information
Serum
Collection instructions
Do not use spirit or other volatile disinfectants swab while collecting blood sample. use non alcohol germicidal solution aqueous zephiran ( benzallkonium chloride), aqueous Merthiolate ( thimerosal) or povidone-iodine to cleanse the skin and sterile dry sponges should be used to cover the venipuncture site. The blood sample should be collected in Gel vacutainer & separated serum by centrifugtion at the earliest after complete clotting of sample. Avoid transfer of separated serum in another tube. Provide Age, gender, medication & clinical details . Lipemic & hameolysed sample should be avoided.
Specimen rejection criteria
Test run frequency
Every Day TIME - 17:00
Turn around time
Same Day
Performing locations
Department
- Bio Chemistry
CPT and Loinc codes
Package price
₹2550
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