Methanol (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Methanol (Blood)

Alternate Names	MEOH, METH, Methanol Level
Test Code	MEOH
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	4 mL EDTA (Purple Top)
Medicare Rebate	No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf
Out of Pocket Costs	Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $100.00 Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost.
Ordering Information	Prior to ordering, please contact Alfred Biochemistry Chemical Pathologist or Registrar (ph: 03 9076 3554) for approval of testing. The following information must be included on the pathology request form: Name of approving Toxicologist Name and contact number of ordering clinician
Collection Instructions	Please collect 2 x 4ml EDTA tubes.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	As Required
Min Test Volume	3mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	EW, S, LHNG
CSR Instructions	Centrifuge, aliquot, and refrigerate. Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions Centrifuge, aliquot and refrigerate plasma from 2 x EDTA tubes. Serum SST tube or Lithium Heparin (no gel) tube can be acceptable container types
Laboratory Instructions	Instructions for: Heidelberg Sendaways Department Call Alfred Pathology Biochemistry ph:03 9076 3554 to notify of testing required. Samples to be dispatched immediately.
External Laboratory	Biochemistry, Alfred Pathology Services
Accredited Test	No

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