Urine Ethanol
Code:
UETH
Sample Type:
Random urine – plain, no preservative
Ref Ranges/Units:
Not detected in abstinence.
Turnaround:
Same Day (60 minutes from receipt for Urgent Samples).
Stability:
30 days at 4°C
Special Precautions/Comments:
Additional Information:
To detect recent exposure to alcohol. It is commonly used to investigate alcohol poisoning, loss of consciousness and for forensic purposes.
South of Tyne & Wear Pathology Centre
