Methanol Poisoning Test checks the urine for the presence of Acetone, ethanol, isopropanol, and methanol. Acetone is commonly found in fingernail polish, as well as other solvents. Ethanol is the common alcohol found in alcoholic beverages. Isopropanol is the major ingredient of rubbing alcohol. Methanol, commonly known as wood alcohol, is known to cause blindness.
Home made beers, wines, grain alcohol (moonshine), and other liquors are increasingly common in the United States. However, alcoholic bevarages made in the home are much more prone to contamination than the controlled manufacturing of beer, wine, and liquor companies.
Though there is very little documentation or evidence to support it, it is theorized that acetone and isopropanol may be being used to spike beverages in an attempt to drug an unsuspecting person. Methanol Poisoning Test is done to see if you have methanol in your body..
Methanol is extremely poisonous. As little as 2 tablespoons can be deadly to a child. About 2 to 8 ounces can be deadly for an adult. Methanol Poisoning mainly affects the gastrointestinal, nervous, and ophthalmological (eye) systems.
If you believe you may have ingested ethanol (normal alcohol), acetone, isopropanol, or methanol, this test can check for the presence of these chemicals in your urine.
You may order this test online, or for more information call LabSafe toll free at 1-888-333-LABS to speak with one of our medical counselors.
