Monitor exposure to methanol.
Quantitative Gas Chromatography
Sun-Sat
1-3 days
For medical purposes only. Timing of specimen collection: Dependent on time of exposure, test upon presentation to hospital.
Plain Red. Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA), Pink (K2EDTA), Green (Sodium or Lithium Heparin), Gray (Potassium Oxalate/Sodium Fluoride).
Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 3 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL) Cap tube tightly to minimize alcohol loss. When drawing a blood specimen for alcohol testing, use a nonalcohol-based cleanser at the venipuncture site.
Refrigerated.
Whole blood. Plasma Separator Tubes (PST), Serum Separator Tubes (SST).
After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 month.
Effective February 19, 2013
Therapeutic Range | No therapeutic range - Limit of detection: 5 mg/dL |
Toxic Level | Greater than 20 mg/dL |
Toxic concentrations may cause intoxication, metabolic acidosis, ocular toxicity, CNS depression and fatality if patients do not receive medical treatment.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
80320 (Alt code: G0480)
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0090165 | Methanol | 5693-7 |
- Methanol blood level
- Methyl Alcohol
- Wood Alcohol