Test Overview
Test Methodology

Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Test Usage

PETH biomarker associated with ethanol consumption; may be helpful in monitoring alcohol abstinence.

Reference Range *

Reference range: Negative

Interpretative report provided.

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

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday and Thursday
Analytic Time

8 hours

Soft Order Code
PETH
MiChart Code
PETH
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Chemical Pathology
    Section
    Drug Analysis
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect specimen in a lavender top tube. Freeze and send intact whole blood to Specimen Processing.
    Frozen: 180 days (Preferred). Refrigerated: 14 days and Ambient: 72 hours.

    Normal Volume
    1.0 mL EDTA whole blood
    Minimum Volume
    0.5 mL EDTA whole blood
    Billing
    CPT Code
    80321
    Fee Code
    KA034
    LOINC
    74661-0
    NY State Approved
    No