Methanol Poisoning Profile, Serum/Plasma Test (2837SP)
| Analysis Code |
2837SP |
| Test Name |
Methanol Poisoning Profile, Serum/Plasma |
| Test Includes |
Acetaldehyde [Headspace GC], Acetone [Headspace GC], Ethanol [Headspace GC], Formic Acid [IC], Isopropanol [Headspace GC], Methanol [Headspace GC] |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
Ethyl Alcohol
Formate
Isopropyl Alcohol
Methanol Metabolite
Methyl Alcohol
Rubbing Alcohol
Wood Alcohol |
| Purpose |
Overexposure/Poisoning Determination |
| Category |
Hypnotic, Sedative, Volatile, Environmental/Occupation Toxin |
| Method(s) |
Ion Chromatography (IC)
Headspace Gas Chromatography (GC) |
| Specimen Requirements |
3 mL Serum or Plasma |
| Special Handling |
The use of serum separator tubes is not acceptable. Submission of a serum separator tube will result in cancellation. |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: Not Stable
Refrigerated: Not Stable
Frozen (-20 °C): Undetermined
Acetaldehyde is an unstable compound post-collection and will both form and degrade under certain sample handling conditions. Even when extreme precautions are taken to maintain the integrity of Acetaldehyde during sample collection, transport and analysis, the results will be affected under typical collection and laboratory procedures. |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[IC] Wednesday 2 days
[Headspace GC] Tuesday Thursday Sunday 3 days |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[IC] 83921
[Headspace GC] 82000 |
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