Test Code METOH METHANOL, PLASMA OR SERUM

Important Note

This test is currently down. In the interim, please place a Miscellaneous Referral test for Mayo code VLTS (this panel also includes Isopropanol and Acetone). Please note: analysis time is 2 days after receipt at Mayo. For the Mayo catalog page, click here.

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	METOH
EPIC	LAB10102

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Detecting methanol in cases of accidental ingestion, or intentional ingestion by potential suicide victims or alcoholics

Method Name

Gas-Liquid Chromatography (GLC)

Reference Values

None detected

Toxic concentration: > 80 mg/dL

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Available Stat

Specimen Type

Submit one of the following:

~ Plasma

~ Serum

Preferred Container

Plasma Separator Tube (PST)

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Plasma: 2 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST))

Serum: 2 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Minimum Volume

Plasma: 0.3 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST))

Serum: 0.3 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Submit only one of the following specimens (plasma or serum):

PLASMA:

1. Draw blood in a mint green lithium heparin tube.

2. ALCOHOL SHOULD NOT BE USED TO PREPARE THE VENIPUNCTURE SITE. BETADINE®, OR OTHER ANTISEPTICS THAT DO NOT CONTAIN ALCOHOL SHOULD BE USED.

3. Spin down and send 2.0 mL of lithium heparin plasma refrigerated.

4. Indicate plasma on request form.

5. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

SERUM:

1. Draw blood in either a plain, red-top tube or Serum Separator Tube.

2. ALCOHOL SHOULD NOT BE USED TO PREPARE THE VENIPUNCTURE SITE. BETADINE®, OR OTHER ANTISEPTICS THAT DO NOT CONTAIN ALCOHOL SHOULD BE USED.

3. Spin down and send 2.0 mL of serum refrigerated.

4. Indicate serum on request form.

5. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Plasma

Frozen: 3 Months

Refrigerated: 3 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Specimen Type: Serum

Frozen: 3 Months

Refrigerated: 3 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Add On Capable

Not Permitted

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
84600	Volatiles (eg: Acetic Anhyddride, Diethylether), Quatitative

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