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Test Category: Specialist BiochemistryToxicology

Investigation Name:Ethyl Glucuronide and Ethyl Sulfate (ETG/ETS)

Alias or Abbreviation:ETG/ETS

Accreditation:Extension to scope

Pathology Laboratory:Toxicology Laboratory

Requestable Seperately?Yes

Minimum Sample Volume: 1mL

Test Code:RCIC

Sample Type:

1mL of urine in a plain universal

Maximum Add on Time:7 working days

Complex Reference Range:o EtS: 25- 3500 ng/mL
o EtG: 80-12000 ng/mL

Referred to Another Laboratory?No

Reference Lab Code:CITC

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:Yes

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 5162