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Overview
Ethanol test is performed to determine the amount of alcohol in your body. This can be used to check for alcohol poisoning if symptoms like confusion, seizures, low body temperature or irregular breathing pattern as well as detect relapse of a pat...
Risk assessment
This test is used by law enforcement agencies and hospitals to find out the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood.
Ranges
Normal Range
- Normal (no alcohol consu...
Test result interpretation
Interpretation of Results
Ethanol levels are typically reported in mg/dL (m...
Sample types
Blood
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a legal limit for serum ethanol levels?
What are the effects of elevated serum ethanol levels?
What are the common reasons for measuring serum ethanol levels?
Can serum ethanol levels be affected by other factors?
How is serum ethanol measured?
Can serum ethanol levels be used to diagnose alcohol use disorder?
How long does ethanol stay in the bloodstream?
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Serum Ethanol
Serum ethanol levels may be ordered in suspected alcohol ingestion
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Sample Type:
blood
Fasting Required:
No
Description
A blood alcohol test measures the amount of alcohol (ethanol) in your body. Alcohol is quickly absorbed into the blood and can be measured within minutes of having an alcoholic drink. The amount of alcohol in the blood reaches its highest level about an hour after drinking.
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