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Additional Codes
ALAB: YETGS
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MA Cerner: Ethyl Glucuronide Screen, Urine
Useful For
Screening for drug abuse involving alcohol
Reporting Name
Ethyl Glucuronide Screen, USpecimen Type
UrineOrdering Guidance
For situations where chain of custody is required, a Chain of Custody Kit (T282) is available. For chain-of-custody testing, order ETGX / Ethyl Glucuronide Confirmation, Chain of Custody, Random, Urine.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Plastic urine container
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 5 mL tube
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Frozen | 28 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
Negative
Screening cutoff concentration: 500 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
80307
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ETGS | Ethyl Glucuronide Screen, U | 58375-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 63420 | Ethyl Glucuronide Screen, U | 58375-7 |
Method Name
Immunoassay
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.