ALCOHOL METHYL (METHANOL)
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: MTHAL
UPHSM LIS Test #: 4994
Schedule: Monday - Sunday
Testing Time: 1 Day
Testing Lab: Mayo Labs
UPHSM LIS Test #: 4994
Schedule: Monday - Sunday
Testing Time: 1 Day
Testing Lab: Mayo Labs
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 mL Whole Blood
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 Grey top (NaF/oxalate) tube
Collection Info:
Draw blood in a grey top (NaF/oxalate) tube. Send 1 mL of whole blood refrigerate.
Note:
Tubes should be filled to prevent loss of volatile compound into headspace.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 Grey top (NaF/oxalate) tube
Collection Info:
Draw blood in a grey top (NaF/oxalate) tube. Send 1 mL of whole blood refrigerate.
Note:
Tubes should be filled to prevent loss of volatile compound into headspace.
Methods
Gas Chromatography-Flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID)
CPT Codes
80320
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
No reference range provided.
Methanol (methyl alcohol) concentrations >3 mg/dL are potentially toxic.
Test Performed By:
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.
402 W. County Road D
St. Paul, MN 55112
Methanol (methyl alcohol) concentrations >3 mg/dL are potentially toxic.
Test Performed By:
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.
402 W. County Road D
St. Paul, MN 55112
