Acetaminophen Quantitative
Order Name
ACETAMIN
Test Number: 4000050
Revision Date 04/26/2021
Test Number: 4000050
Revision Date 04/26/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Acetaminophen Quantitative
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Enzymatic | 3298-7 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Recommended collection time is four hours after an oral dose. Specimen stability: Ambient 24 hrs, Refrigerated 14 days, Frozen 45 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful for monitoring toxicity in overdose cases. |
| CPT Code(s) | 80329 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |