Test Details

• Discipline:

  Biochemistry

  Biochemistry

• Specimen Container Adult:

  White universal container, random urine, sent to lab immediately

  White universal container, random urine, sent to lab immediately

• Specimen Container Paediatric:

  White universal container, random urine, sent to lab immediately

  White universal container, random urine, sent to lab immediately

• Minimum Volume Adult:

  1 mL urine

  1 mL urine

• Minimum Volume Paediatric:

  1 mL urine

  1 mL urine

• Special Requirement:

  Chain of custody procedures may need to be followed.

  Chain of custody procedures may need to be followed.

• Sample Stability:

  Sample is stable for 2 weeks at 25°C, 3 months at 5°C and 6 months at -15°C.

  Sample is stable for 2 weeks at 25°C, 3 months at 5°C and 6 months at -15°C.

• Transport Requirements:

  Ambient temperature.

  Ambient temperature.

• Interpretation:

  Alcohol (ethanol) is not normally present in urine of subjects who have abstained from ingestion.

  Alcohol (ethanol) is not normally present in urine of subjects who have abstained from ingestion.

• Reference Ranges:

  Not detected.

  Not detected.

• Routine Contact Name:

  Duty biochemist

• Routine Telephone:

  Freeman: 0191 244 8889
  RVI: 0191 282 9719

  Freeman: 0191 244 8889
  RVI: 0191 282 9719

• Routine Email:

  nuth.dutybiochemist@nhs.net

• Specialist Test:

  Yes

  Yes