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HelpTest Code LAB2336 Methanol, Whole Blood
Additional Codes
| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic | Hennepin County Medical Center Test ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| METHANOL, WHOLE BLOOD | LAB2336 | METHA | 0000380 |
Methodology
Gas Chromatography (GC)
Specimen Requirements
Collection site should be prepped with alternate disinfectant prior to collection. Alcohol swab/wipe must NOT be used.
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Grey top (potassium oxalate/sodium fluoride)
Alternate Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA), Dark Green top (Lithium or Sodium heparin)
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Alternate:
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red top (No Additive)
Alternate Container/Tube: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Dark Green top (Lithium or Sodium heparin)
Alternate Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA), Light-green top (Lithium heparin gel)
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient 8 hours/Refrigerate 48 hours OK/Frozen 1 month OK
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday, All Shifts
Performing Laboratory
Hennepin County Medical Center
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80320
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Report Available
Within 24 hours (same day)