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Alcohols Fractionation, Serum/Plasma

Test ID: ALCFQ

Test

Method

GC

Report Includes

Acetone; Ethanol; Isopropanol; Methanol

Specimens

Serum; Plasma (Fluoride)

Test Location

St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Specimen

Specimens

Serum; Plasma (Fluoride)

Sample Volume

1 mL

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Do not use alcohol swab during collection.

Handling Information

To minimize evaporative loss, do not open or separate specimen – separation will be performed at the testing lab.

Additional Information

Results not for medico-legal purposes.

Stability

Ambient 2 days
Refrigerated 1 Week
Frozen 2 Weeks

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Performance / Interpretation

Method

GC

Turnaround Time

1 Day

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Acetone mmol/L
  • Ketoacidosis: 1.7 - 12.0
  • Toxic: >3.4
mg/L x 0.0172
Ethanol mmol/L
  • Toxic: >39
  • Impairment: 11 - 22
  • CNS Depression: >22
  • Fatalities: >87
mg/L x 0.0217
Isopropanol mmol/L
  • Toxic: >6.7
mg/L x 0.0166
Methanol mmol/L
  • Toxic: >6.2
mg/L x 0.0312

Test Location

St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Interface / Setup

Test Version

30-Sep-2019