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Test Code LAB43 Acetaminophen Level

Important Note

No add-ons after 8 hours of collection if specimen is still on gel separator.

Clinical System Name

Acetaminophen Level

Synonyms

LAB43

ACETAMIN

Datril
Tylenol

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Whole Blood

Container(s): Lt. Green/Mint Top Lithium Heparin, Lt. Green/Lithium Heparin Microtainer, Gold SST, Gold Microtainer, Dark Green/Sodium Heparin, Red, Lavender/EDTA Microtainer

Preferred Vol: 1.0 mL

Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL

Processing Instructions

Reject due to: Age of Specimen

Spin: Y

Aliquot: Y

Storage location: Core 5 Chemistry Refrigerator

 

Off-site collection:  Specimen should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection. Spin blood, and transfer serum or plasma to plastic tube and refrigerate or freeze.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum or Plasma RT

≤ 14 d
Serum or Plasma 2-8 C

≤ 14 d
Serum or Plasma -20 C or -70 C

≤ 45 d

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
Y 24/7 1 h

Performing Laboratory

Seattle Children's Laboratory    

Department

Department:  Core Chemistry

Phone Number: 206-987-2617 (Client Services)

CPT Codes

80329

Methodology

Method: Colorimetric method by Vitros 4600

Analytical Volume: 0.02 mL + 0.03 mL dead space

Reference Range

Therapeutic Range:
10 - 20 ug/mL

Description

Acetaminophen measurements are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of acute overdose, which can result in severe hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity.