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Clinical System Name
Acetaminophen Level
Description
Acetaminophen measurements are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of acute overdose, which can result in severe hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity.
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 |
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Department: Core Chemistry
Phone Number: 206-987-2617 (Client Services)
Synonyms
LAB43
ACETAMIN
Datril
Tylenol
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| Y | 24/7 | 1 h |
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 |
CPT Codes
80329