Alcohol

Clinical Chemistry

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Description

Most requests derive from cases where alcohol intoxication is suspected or in patients on alcohol-free regimes where lack of compliance is suspected. The Toxicology lab offers specific quantitation of ethanol for medico-legal purposes.

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Indications

This test is for clinical purposes only.

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Sample Type

Plasma, fluoride oxalate (grey top) bottle, preferably full.

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Turnaround Time

Within 1 day

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Testing Frequency

Daily

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Please note: the above information is subject to change and we endeavour to keep this website up to date wherever necessary.