Methyl Alcohol, STAT, Ref Lab UNC
Alternate Names
Methanol
SoftLab Order Code
MTUNC
Epic Order Name
Methyl Alcohol, STAT, Ref Lab UNC
Epic Order ID
LAB3714
Laboratory
Reference Lab
UNC
Additional Test Information
STAT Testing only. For routine testing, please order Methanol, Blood RefLab 017699
Sample Type
Whole Blood
Collection Container
Dark Blue Top (Plain, no additive, no gel)
Alternative Collection Container
Lavender top (EDTA)
Gray top (Sodium Flouride tube)
Collecting Volume
3.5 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
One full plain red top microtainer
Storage or Stability
Stable two days ambient, one week refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Tube containing gel
Patient Preparation
Do not prep patient with alcohol pad
Instructions
Laboratory Processors:
Test must be submitted to UNC Stat.
See In-house tools for complete processing instructions.
Requisition available via internal Sharepoint site and tools.