Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Methanol
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
6th May 2024	Laboratory	Pathology Service	Clinical Biochemistry
	Preferred Container Type	EDTA 10 mL and Lithium Heparin (with Gel)	EDTA 4 mL and Lithium Heparin (with Gel)

Alternative Names:

Volatile Alcohol

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

METHANOL

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 4 mL
and
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
Lithium Heparin (without Gel)
SST

Collection & Request Instructions:

Must be discussed with Chemical Pathologist
Two (2x) collection tubes required

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Send to lab immediately

External Laboratory:

NSW Health Pathology, (SSWPS) - RPA

Additional Notes:

Methanol in mg/dl = mmol/L x 3.12