Biochemistry
| Full details for "Alcohol (Ethanol)". | |
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Name |
Alcohol (Ethanol) |
Alternative name/Profile |
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Department |
Biochemistry |
Investigation |
Measurement to detect the presence of ethanol. Clinically it may be used to aid in the differential diagnosis of unexplained coma. This test is not used for medico-legal purposes e.g. drink-driving assessment |
Specimen type |
Serum |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
5 ml - Red tube |
Frequency of analysis |
As required |
Turnaround time |
1 working day |
Availability |
Daily, throughout 24 hours |
Notes |
Assay intended for the clinical management of the patient and is not provided for medico-legal purposes. |
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Reference range |
<10 mg/dL 50-100 mg/dL signs of intoxication >100 mg/dL depression of CNS >400 mg/dL fatalities reported
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Last updated |
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:19:19 IST |