Test Category: Specialist BiochemistryToxicology
Investigation Name:Methanol
Alias or Abbreviation:MEOH
Accreditation:UKAS ISO15189:2022 accredited test: On scope
Intro:
Methanol is a highly toxic alcohol following ingestion and is found in antifreeze, windscreen washer fluid, methylated fluids, paint thinners etc. Methanol can also be found in counterfeit beverages.Methanol is analysed during suspected methanol poisoning cases to confirm or exclude ingestion. Serial measurement in confirmed cases is used to guide treatment.
Pathology Laboratory:Toxicology Laboratory
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Units:mg/L
Minimum Sample Volume:100µL
Expected Turnaround Time:<2 hours post sample receipt during routine working hours.
Test Code:MOHU
Sample Type:
Blood collected into fluoride oxalate of EDTA samples, or urine collected into plain universal containers.Gel containing tubes should not be used.
Complex Reference Range:Methanol should be undetectable (<100 mg/L)
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Storage Requirements:Samples should be stored at 4°C prior to sending and should be sent at ambient temperature using the normal postal system.
Posting Address / Requirements:Ambient temperature, 1st Class post,
Sandwell Health Campus,
Specialist Chemistry,
Pathology Dept,
Lyndon,
B71 4HJ
Before sending out of hours please discuss with the laboratory / on-call biochemist.
Urgent / couriered requests in-hours:
Toxicology dept,
City Hospital,
Dudley Road
B18 7QH.
NPEX / PDF Reporting Available:NPEX and PDF reporting is available.
EQA Scheme:The laboratory is on Ethanol and Methanol EQA scheme with LGC Standards PT schemes.
Lead Contact Details:Dr Lauren Starbrook
Consultant Clinical Scientist, Toxicology,
Email: lauren.starbrook@nhs.net
Email Address For Chasing Results:rwh-tr.bcpsspecialistchemistryenquiries@nhs.net
Methodology:This is performed on Headspace GC-FID.
Site Sample Tested: City Health Campus
Cost:Please email: bcpspathology.info@nhs.net for further details
Contact Number:0121 507 4138
