Methanol Quantitation

Message

Testing performed at BUMCP

Test Code

METHQ

CPT Codes
80320

Includes

Quantitative methanol by GC/MS

Preferred Specimen

3.0 mL serum, red top tube
Urine in sterile cup

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL serum, red top tube

Other Acceptable Specimens

None

Instructions

• Separate the serum from the cells ASAP.

Transport Container

Aliquot tube

Transport Temperature

Ambient, Refrigerated, or Frozen

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Samples other than serum or urine.

Methodology
GC/MS

Setup Schedule

7 days per week, 6am – 9pm

Report Available

8-12 hours from receipt at BUMCP

Reference Range

<10 mg/dL

Clinical Significance

Methanol is a highly toxic substance used extensively in industry and consumer products. It is rapidly absorbed through the skin, respiratory tract, and GI tract.

Performing Laboratory
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix

The CPT Codes provided in this document 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 payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.