Alcohol

Methodology

Ortho Vitros 7600 Colormetric

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center

Specimen Type: Serum/plasma
Container/Tube:

Serum: Yellow top or red top

Plasma: Light-green top

Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Use non-alcohol skin preparation only.

Ambient/ Refrigerated OK

Negative: <10 mg/dL

50-100 mg/dL: various signs of intoxication

>100 mg/dL: depression of CNS

>300 mg/dL: impairment or coma

>400 mg/dL: death can occur

All

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