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HelpTest Code 5424274 PHOSPHATIDYLETHANOL (PETH), WHOLE BLOOD
Test ID
1239002339
Specimen Requirements
| Collection Requirements | Whole blood, EDTA |
| Shipping / Handling Instructions | Patient Preparation Collect Lavender (K2 or K3 EDTA). Also acceptable: Gray (Potassium Oxalate/Sodium Flouride). Specimen Preparation Transport 1 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.5 mL) Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Storage/Transport Temperature Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Frozen. Unacceptable Conditions Remarks Stability Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 6 months |
Container Type
| Laboratory | Container | Default | Temperature | Minimum Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARUP | SHORT DRAW PURPLE-EDTA | Yes | Refrigerated | 0.5 |
Performing Section
ARUP
Components
| Component Name | Component ID | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
| SEE SCANNED RESULT | 1813000 | |
| PETH 16:0/18.1 (POPETH) | 1239003432 | 74661-0 (Phosphatidylethanol:MCnc:Pt:Bld:Qn:) |
| PETH 16:0/18.2 (PLPETH) | 1239003433 | 74661-0 (Phosphatidylethanol:MCnc:Pt:Bld:Qn:) |