Sample type: Plasma
Test name: Methanol
Condition / Indication: Methanol overdose
Special precautions & notes: Please discuss request with laboratory
Reference range: n/a
Container: Fluoride (grey top)
Alternative container: Testing may be performed if required using EDTA plasma if a Fluoride sample is not submitted. Serum separating tubes are unacceptable.
Ideal volume (mL): 5 mL
Referred outside NBT for analysis? No
Discipline: Clinical Biochemistry
Section: Toxicology
Turnaround time: 1 day