Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
ETH
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0865
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
DO NOT SWAB THE VENEPUNCTURE SITE WITH ALCOHOL.
Registration
Methanol {Heparin, Plain - URGENT - Hand deliver to TOX during the day - After hours PLEASE notify Rapid Response staff.}
Sample Stability
2 days at 25°C 2 weeks at 5°C 4 weeks at -15°C
Synonyms
[Alcohol],[Ethanol]
Turnaround Time
3 hours
Specimen Type
- Plasma
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
- Heparin (Microtainer)
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
- Plain (Red Top)
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Heparin (Microtainer)
Acceptable
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
- Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
- Plain (Red Top)
Pre-testing Requirements
DO NOT SWAB THE VENEPUNCTURE SITE WITH ALCOHOL
Last updated: 09/03/2026