ACETA
Acetaminophen, Serum or Plasma
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB1951
Synonyms:
Tylenol
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Serum gel tube or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. Indicate serum or plasma on the request form.
2. Label the specimen appropriately.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Gel barrier tube:
Refrigerated - 24 hours
Room temperature - 24 hours
Serum or plasma removed from the cells:
Refrigerated - 2 weeks
Room temperature - 2 weeks
CPT Codes:
80143 - Acetaminophen (EAP 30030220)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Method:
Enzymatic/Colorimetric
Reference Ranges:
≤ 20
ug/mL