Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC23757Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Methanol, Whole Blood
Also known as: Methyl Alcohol, Wood Alcohol
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Used for detection and quantitation of methanol in whole blood or serum to evaluate exposure to methyl alcohol, often for toxicology purposes.
Special Instructions
Do not prepare venipuncture site with alcohol or remove stopper from tube.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Methanol
AnalyteMethanol • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 5693-7
Result Codes
- 5693-7
Result Turnaround Time
2-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
7 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Gray-top (sodium fluoride) tube (preferred) or red-top tube. Submit original unopened tube.
Collection Instructions
Do not prepare venipuncture site with alcohol.
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Causes for Rejection
Gel-barrier tube
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |