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Ethyl Glucuronide, Random Urine

Test ID: ETGLUC

Test

Aliases/Synonyms

Ethylglucuronide; EtG

Method

LC-MS/MS

Report Includes

Creatinine; Urine pH; Ethanol; Ethyl Glucuronide

Specimens

Urine (Random)

Test Location

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 100 Stokes Street, Toronto, ON M6J 1H4

Test Version

17-Jun-2022

Specimen

Specimens

Urine (Random)

Sample Volume

5.0 mL

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Store and send frozen.

Stability

Refrigerated 21 days
Frozen 3 months

Additional Stability Information

Stable at least 1 year at -80°C

Test Version

17-Jun-2022

Performance / Interpretation

Method

LC-MS/MS

Turnaround Time

8 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Creatinine mmol/L
  • 2.0 - 20.0
pH - Urine Units
  • 4.6 - 8.0
Ethanol - Urine mmol/L
  • ≤2.4
Ethyl Glucuronide µg/8.8 mmol creatinine
  • Negative <100
    Indeterminate 100 - 200
    Positive ≥200

Test Location

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 100 Stokes Street, Toronto, ON M6J 1H4

Test Version

17-Jun-2022

Interface / Setup

Test Version

17-Jun-2022