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For patient information click here. Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shakiba Hassanzadeh, MD[2]

Overview

Routine laboratory tests should include blood or breath alcohol concentration, complete blood count (CBC), electrolytes, glucose, liver function tests, renal function tests, urinalysis, and urine toxicology.

Laboratory Findings

Routine laboratory tests should include:

• Blood or breath alcohol concentration
• Complete blood count (CBC)
• Electrolytes
• Glucose
• Liver function tests
• Renal function tests
• Urinalysis
• Urine toxicology