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Test Code
MEOH
Test Name
Methanol
CPT Codes
AMA 80320, CMS G0480
Expected Turnaround Time
1 day
Clinical Utility

Useful for detecting ingestion and toxicity.

Detects, identifies, and quantitates:

  • Methanol
Specimen and Container Info

Preferred Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Preferred Collection Container: Grey Top (Sodium Fluoride, Potassium Oxalate)  

Desired Specimen Volume: 3 mL  
Collection Instructions

Prepare skin with Betadine® or Zephiran®

Note: Do not use an alcohol swab.
Processing and Submission Instructions

This test is performed on whole blood. Do not centrifuge.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 
Causes for Rejection

Specimens collected in separator tubes and tubes that have been uncapped will be rejected.   
Methodology
Headspace-Gas Chromatography-Flame Ionization Detection (HS-GC-FID)
Critical Values

Analyte

Critical Value

Units

Methanol

10

mg/dL
Limitations

Analyte

Reporting Limit (mg/dL)

Methanol

5.0
Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Alternate Names
  • Methyl Alcohol
  • Wood Alcohol
Testing Schedule
Routine daily, STAT testing available
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