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Test Code Actm Acetaminophen Level

Aliases

Tylenol

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

  • Adults: 0.8ml
  • Pediatric: 0.5mL

Container

Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin

Preferred Specimen

Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma

Acceptable Specimens

Serum:

  • Gold Top SST
  • Red Top


Plasma:

  • Light Geen Top (lithium heparin)
  • Purple or Pink top (K2/K3 EDTA)

 

Reference or Target Ranges

<5 ug/mL
(Therapeutic range 10 – 20 ug/mL)

Reportable Units

ug/mL

Critical Value

≥50ug/mL (Depending on time interval post dosing)

Reasons for Rejection

 

Hemolysis Threshold 250 mg/dL
Icterus Threshold 2.0 mg/dL
Lipemia Threshold 500 mg/dL
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type

Performance Information

 

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Stat: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availability Yes
Performing Bench UH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description Siemens Atellica – Colorimetric 

CPT Codes

80143

Specimen Stability (Processed)

Ambient 24 hours
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 7 days
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) 6 months