35750:METHANOL, QUANTITATIVE, BLOOD

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35750:METHANOL, QUANTITATIVE, BLOOD
Methodology: Gas Chromatography/Flame Ionization Detection (GC/FID)
Edit Date: 6/11/2010
Performed: Daily, STAT as needed.
Released: Within 24 hours
CPT Code: 84600
Specimen Collection Details
Collection: Two 4 mL grey top tubes (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate). Avoid alcohol-containing hand cleaning lotion prior to collection. Use non-alcohol soap for skin preparation. Do not use alcohol swab. Do not remove rubber stoppers.
Handling: Refrierate. Send to lab as soon as possible.
Standard Volume: 4 mL whole blood.
Minimum Volume: 2.5 mL whole blood.
Transport: Refrigerated.

Toxic level: greater than 0.02 g/dL.

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