Ethanol
Also known as: Ethyl Alcohol; Alcohol; EtOH
Formal name: Ethanol
Related tests: Drugs of Abuse Screen; Emergency and Overdose Drug Testing; Complete Blood Count (CBC); Glucose; Electrolytes
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To determine if a person has consumed ethanol and to measure the amount of ethanol present
When to Get Tested?
When a patient has symptoms that suggest ethanol toxicity or when a person is suspected of violating drinking-related laws or as part of a drug testing panel
Sample Required?
Ethanol may be determined from a blood sample, a urine sample, a saliva sample or a breath sample. Blood, urine, and saliva samples must be sent to a laboratory for analysis. A breath sample is analyzed immediately on site using a Breathalyzer.
