Test Category: Specialist BiochemistryToxicology
Investigation Name:Ethyl Glucuronide and Ethyl Sulfate (ETG/ETS)
Alias or Abbreviation:ETG/ETS
Accreditation:Extension to scope
Intro:
Ethyl glucuronide (EtG) and Ethyl sulfate (EtS) are metabolites of ethanol, and are therefore useful as biomarkers of recent alcohol intake if ethanol itself is no longer detectable. EtG/EtS measurement can can detect alcohol use for up to 80 hours post consumption and is therefore useful for assessing abstinence in patients.Pathology Laboratory:Toxicology Laboratory
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Minimum Sample Volume: 1 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:14 working days from receipt
Test Code:RCIC
Sample Type:
1mL of urine in a plain universal container.Maximum Add on Time:7 working days
Complex Reference Range:Negative: <100 ng/mL.
For concentrations above this, appropriate interpretive comments will be applied.
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Storage Requirements:Samples should be stored at 4°C prior to sending and should be sent at ambient temperature through the normal postal system.
• 4 days at room temperature
• Up to 5 weeks at 4°C
• Up to 18 weeks at -20°C
Posting Address / Requirements:Sandwell Health Campus,
Pathology Department,
Specialist Chemistry,
Lyndon,
B71 4HJ
NPEX / PDF Reporting Available:NPEX and PDF reporting available.
Lead Contact Details:Lauren Starbrook, Consultant Clinical Scientist
Email: lauren.starbrook@nhs.net
Email Address For Chasing Results:rwh-tr.bcpsspecialistchemistryenquiries@nhs.net
Site Sample Tested:City Health Campus
Cost:Please email: bcpspathology.info@nhs.net for further details
Contact Number:0121 507 4138
