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Acetaminophen

Laboratory - : Chemistry

Test ID :
ACTMM
Test Workstation :
MACH3
Specimen Type:
Blood
Tube Type:
Green top (lithium heparin)tube
Collection Volume:
500 uL microtainer; 1.5 mL macrotainer
Minimum Volume:
500 uL microtainer; 1.5 mL macrotainer
Preferred Volume:
500 uL microtainer; 1.5 mL macrotainer
Storage:
Shipping: Send Refrigerated; Storage: Room Temp: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 6 months
Availability:
24Hours/day, 7 days/week
Methodology:
Homogeneous Immunoassay
Special Instructions:
To determine toxicity, draw levels 4 hours postingestion and 24 hours later. This halflife indicates a likelihood of liver injury if more than 4 hours. For therapeutic monitoring. draw peak levels 1 hour post oral dose and trough levels immediately prior to next dose. Please indicate whether the specimen is a peak, trough, or random level.
Lab/Phone:
330-746-9623
TAT:
1 hour
Additional Info:
Therapeutic range: 8-19 ug/mL
CPT Code:
80143
Synonyms:
Tylenol; Paracetamol; Datril

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