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Epic Test Code LAB43 Acetaminophen

Performing Location(s)

BMC,CRH,LFH,OCH,FTT,FOX

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Preferred Container

Gold or Red Top

Alternate Container

Green Top

Blood Tube Draw Volume

Min 50% draw volume  

Minimum Volume to Submit for Testing

0.5 ml serum or plasma

  • Multiple test can be performed from this volume. For question please contact the lab at 547-3975.

Storage Requirements

Sample tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hour of collection 

Gold tops are stable in original tubes for 7 days DO NOT ALIQUOT

Aliquot Red tops after centrifuging 

See Causes of Rejection for temperature requirements.

Transportation Needs

 Deliver specimen to laboratory within 1 hour of collection if unspun. If not possible see "storage Requirements". 

Causes for Rejection

Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen.

Less than 50% draw for Vacutainer tubes

> 7 days refrigerated 
> 24 hours room temp
> 3 months Frozen
Hemolysis > 800 mg/dL HgB
Lipemia > 750 mg/dL Trig
Bilirubin > 30 mg/dL Bili

Limitations

The assay is specific for the parent compound and does not detect acetaminophen metabolites.

Reference Values

Reference Range

Units

Critical Value

10-30

ug/mL

>40

Days of Analysis

All

Available STAT

Yes

Methodology

Beckman AU/Dx Series

CPT Code

80329

Last Updated

26-OCT-24 MS