Test Overview
Test Methodology

Enzymatic

Test Usage

Ethyl Glucuronide (EtG) is a direct metabolite of ethanol, which can be detected for several days after the elimination of alcohol from the body. Therefore, EtG can be a useful diagnostic biomarker for determining recent alcohol use and in monitoring abstinence in alcoholics in alcohol withdrawal treatment programs.

Reference Range *

Negative. Any result greater than or equal to 500 ng/mL will be reported as positive.

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Routine testing is performed daily. All positives are retained for confirmation analysis, which is only completed on Tuesdays and Fridays during the day shift (7a-3pm).
Soft Order Code
ETGLU
MiChart Code
Ethyl Glucuronide, Urine
Synonyms
  • Ethylglucuronide, Urine
Laboratory
Chemical Pathology
Section
Automation
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions

Collect random urine specimen. Refrigerate.

Normal Volume

10 mL urine

Minimum Volume

1 mL urine

Billing
CPT Code
80307
Fee Code
37945
NY State Approved
No