Methanol, Plasma / Serum (MeOH)

Department

Toxicology

Delphic Registration Code

METH

Synonyms

MeOH

Test Code

4722

Specimen Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Serum (Red Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

No of Samples Required

1

Additional Specimen Information

Do not use gel tubes for this analysis
Tubes should be kept capped immediately to avoid loss of methanol to atmosphere.

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Minimum Volume (ml)

2.0

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

2 mL Plasma or Serum. Fridge 4°C Tubes should be kept capped immediately to avoid loss of methanol to atmosphere.

Reference Intervals

Refer to Toxicology

Test Method

Headspace GLC

Non-Funded Test Cost

$53.7 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

4722

Urgent testing by arrangement
Please call Toxicology call staff if a methanol is required out of routine hours.

Contact Information

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