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Test Code ACETM Acetaminophen, Plasma

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic
ACETM

Methodology

Colorimetric

Performing Laboratory

Holland Hospital Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Plasma

Container/Tube: Mint-top (lithium heparin) tube, EDTA plasma

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of plasma

Collection Instructions:

Trough: Draw immediately before next dose.

Peak: Draw 4 hours after ingestion.

1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum

Collection Instructions:

Trough: Draw immediately before next dose.

Peak: Draw 4 hours after ingestion.

1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82003 (HH Bill Code 0205262)

Reference Values

10-30 µg/mL
Toxic concentration (automatic call-back): >50 µg/mL