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
Sample Type
Whole Blood
Collection Container
Plain Red top
Alternative Collection Container
Lavender top (EDTA)
Gray top (Sodium Flouride tube)
Dark Blue Top (Plain)
Collecting Volume
3.5 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
One full plain red top microtainer
Storage or Stability
Unspun/unopened specimens are stable for 48 hrs.
Causes for Rejection
Tube containing gel
Patient Preparation
Do not prep patient with alcohol pad
Instructions
WakeMed Laboratory Processors Only
Internal Processing Instructions
Test must be submitted to UNC Stat.
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