Test Directory
Methanol
Containers - Adult
Lithium Heparin (Orange Cap)
|
Volume Range
1.0 ml
Additive per Container
Lithium-heparin |
Brown Cap, Gel Clotted
|
Volume Range
1.0 ml
Additive per Container
None |
Yellow Cap
|
Volume Range
1.0 ml |
Containers - Child
Orange Cap - Paediatric
|
Volume Range
1 ml |
Reference ranges
Not detectable, mg/L
Laboratory Site
RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 242 6806
How to request
In the first instance, we strongly recommend phoning UK NPIS (available 24/7) if toxic alcohol poisoning is suspected. UK NPIS will be able to provide clinical guidance, including whether testing is appropriate. All requests must then be arranged through the Duty Biochemist (or on-call biochemist, see availability below).
Availability
This is not an automated test and there is very limited availability out-of-hours. All requests must be discussed with the Duty Biochemist. Out-of-hours (weekdays after 7.30pm, or at weekends) please contact the on-call biochemist through switchboard.
Anticipated turnaround
1 day