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Lab Dept:
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Chemistry
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Test Name:
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METHANOL LEVEL
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General Information
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Lab Order Codes:
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MALC
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Synonyms:
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Methyl Alcohol
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CPT Codes:
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84600 - Volatiles
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Test Includes:
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Methanol level reported in mg/dL.
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Logistics
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Test Indications:
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Detection of volatile, poison in blood.
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Lab Testing Sections:
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Chemistry - Sendouts
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Referred to:
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MedTox Laboratories (Test# 7)
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Phone Numbers:
Minneapolis:
Saint Paul:
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612-813-6280
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651-220-6550
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Test Availability:
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Daily, 24 hours
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Turnaround Time:
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1 day
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Special Instructions:
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N/A
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Specimen
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Specimen Type:
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Whole blood
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Container:
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Gray top (K-oxalate/Na Fluoride) tube
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Draw Volume:
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1.0 mL (Minimum: 0.2 mL) blood. Tubes should be filled to prevent loss of volatile compound into headspace.
Note: Submission of the minimum volume results in an elevated reporting limit and inability to repeat analysis.
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Processed Volume:
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Same as Draw Volume
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Collection:
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Routine venipuncture
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Special Processing:
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Lab Staff: Do Not centrifuge. Ship specimen at refrigerated temperatures in original collection container. Forward promptly.
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Patient Preparation:
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None
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Sample Rejection:
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Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
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Interpretive
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Reference Range:
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None detected
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Critical Values:
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N/A
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Limitations:
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Reporting limit: 3 mg/dL
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Methodology:
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Gas Chromatography/ Flame ionization Detection (GC-FID)
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Contraindications:
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N/A
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References:
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MedTox Laboratories Web Page (July 2006) www.medtox.com
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