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Test ID: ETGLUC

Ethyl Glucuronide, Random Urine

Test Overview

Method

Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Result Included

Creatinine; Urine pH; Ethanol; Ethyl Glucuronide

Aliases/Synonyms

Ethylglucuronide; EtG

Specimen

Specimen Type

Urine (Random)

Volume

Sample Volume

5.0 mL

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Store and send frozen.

Stability

Refrigerated Frozen
21 days 3 months

Stable at least 1 year at -80°C

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

8 days

Results

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

Referral Location

Canada

Test Version

Last Updated

2022-06-17