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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Methanol - Calgary Zone (CLS) | ||
| Test Code: | METH | ||
| Primary Container: | Lithium Heparin PST Gel (Light Green) | ||
| Alternate Containers: | SST (GOLD) | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | One 3 mL light green (mint) top PST tube. Gold top SST tube also acceptable. 0.5 mL plasma or serum Collected in the same tube as Isopropanol and Ethylene Glycol. Do not collect in same tube with any other test. Calgary Zone: Microcollection Minimum Whole Blood Volumes. DO NOT swab arm with alcohol. DISINFECT WITH IODINE. If approved non-alcohol containing swabs are not available and/or the patient has a related allergy to them, it is acceptable to use soap and warm water to cleanse the site for methanol collections. | ||
| Processing: | DO NOT OPEN TUBE. Keep specimen tightly capped. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | As Required | ||
| Critical Value: | See critical values. | ||
| Testing Area: | Chemistry | ||
| Performing Site: | Foothills Medical Centre | ||
| Additional Test Information: | For further information, see Guidelines for Laboratory Testing of Ethylene Glycol and Methanol. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Wednesday, June 22, 2022 | ||
