Acetaminophen
Order Name
ACET
Revision Date 10/10/2019
Revision Date 10/10/2019
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Acetaminophen
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1.0 mL (0.5 mL) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1.0 mL (0.5 mL) | Serum | Serum Gel Tube | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | To evaluate possible hepatotoxicity, specimens should be drawn at least twice, preferably 4 hours apart. Note: Label specimen with patient name (first and last) or other unique identifier, patient hospital identification number or Social Security number, date and time of draw, collector initials, and test(s) being ordered. |
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| Reference Range | An interpretive report will be provided. | |||
| Methodology | EIA | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 3 Hours |
| Stat TAT | 45 Minutes |
| Notes | Specimen Stability:
Ambient: 8 Hours Unspun - 4 Hours |
| CPT Code(s) | 82003 |
| Lab Section | NRLS-Core Chemistry |