Methanol

Message
Performing Lab: Regions


Test Code
RH0157


Alias/See Also
Sunquest: MET; Methyl Alcohol


CPT Codes
80320

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL Lithium Heparin Plasma (light green-top) tube


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum separator (gold-top), Red, Red/Gray, Gray


Instructions
Testing performed in-house: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 17:00
After-hours testing is sent to HCMC


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 6 months


Methodology
GC/FID

Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday


Report Available
Same Day


Reference Range
<5.0 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Quantitation of Methanol for volatile screening




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.