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HelpEPIC CODE: LAB3157 Phosphatidylethanol (PEth), whole blood
Additional Codes
Sunquest: FFPETM
Mayo: FFPET
Previously: 3002598
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: EDTA
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Collect 1mL whole blood in Lavender top (EDTA) tube and send refrigerated.
Secondary ID
75559Reporting Name
Phosphatidylethanol (PEth)Specimen Type
Whole Blood EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 180 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |
Reference Values
Reference range: NEGATIVE
Method Description
Liquid Chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
5 to 14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
80321
G0480 (If appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FFPET | Phosphatidylethanol (PEth) | Not Provided |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FFPET | Phosphatidylethanol (PEth) | Not Provided |