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HelpTest Code LAB351 ACETAMINOPHEN
Collection:
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lt Green w/ Gel - Li Hep
Acceptable: SST or Red Top
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL
Pediatric Collection:
One Lt Green w/ Gel - Li Hep, SST, or Red Top microtainer filled to 600 uL.
Stability:
Separate plasma/serum from gel/cells within 4 hours of collection.
Once separated from cells/gel:
Ambient: 8 Hours
Refrigerated (preferred): 1 Week
Frozen: 2 Weeks
Turnaround Time (TAT):
STAT: 1 HOURS
Routine: 4 HOURS
Test Availability:
Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT
Performing Laboratory Section:
Chemistry / UMC MAIN LABORATORY
Interpretation:
Therapeutic: 10 - 30 mcg/mL
Toxic (12 hours after dose): > 150 mcg/mL
Reference Range:
10 - 30 mcg/mL