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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