Test Code METHA Methanol, blood
Clinical Indications
Monitor exposure to methanol
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Name: METHANOL
Sunquest Order Code: METHA
Epic Px Code: LAB2380
Specimen Collection Type
Preferred: Red
Acceptable: Gray top
Minimum Collection Volume
2.0 mL
Reference Range
Toxic: >20 mg/dL
Critical Value
>20 mg/dL
Interpretation
N/A
Rejection Criteria
Specimen types other than those listed. Tubes containing gel are not acceptable.
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
1 Day
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (preferred): 1 week
Ambient: 1 week
Frozen: 14 days
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Lab - Department
TUKHS-BH-Mail Outs
CPT Code
84600
LOINC Code
n/a
Test Alias
Methyl Alcohol
Wood Alcohol
Additional Information / Notes
N/A