Alcohol, Methyl
Test Summary
Methanol can be consumed intentionally or accidentally. It is an ingredient in antifreeze, cleaning fluids and is used as a solvent. The CNS effects of methanol are less than ethanol. However, this substance is far more toxic since ingestion can lead to acidosis and optic neuropathy which can result in blindness or death. Methanol is oxidized to formaldehyde.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
5 mL whole blood collected in a sodium fluoride or fluoride oxalate (gray-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
1 unopened whole blood. Keep specimen tightly capped. Prevent exposure to atmosphere.
Patient Preparation
Do not use alcohol solutions as a skin preparation for drawing specimens. Use a non-alcohol solution such as Betadine® or Zephiran®.
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 14 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube, sodium heparin (green-top) tube, lithium heparin (green-top) tube • Serum
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
METHYL
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3468
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 80320 (HCPCS: G0480)
Billing Code
- 700000
CPT Statement
Methodology
Chromatography
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Reference Range
None detected
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Sunday morning; Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
5 mL whole blood collected in a sodium fluoride or fluoride oxalate (gray-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
1 unopened whole blood. Keep specimen tightly capped. Prevent exposure to atmosphere.
Patient Preparation
Do not use alcohol solutions as a skin preparation for drawing specimens. Use a non-alcohol solution such as Betadine® or Zephiran®.
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 14 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube, sodium heparin (green-top) tube, lithium heparin (green-top) tube • Serum
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Chromatography
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
None detected
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Sunday morning; Report available: 1 day