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HelpTest Code LAB1100 Acetaminophen, Plasma or Serum
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| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
|---|---|---|
| ACETAMINOPHEN | LAB1100 | ACET |
Methodology
Enzymatic/Colorimetric
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Additional Information:
1. Include dose time in comment section.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Alternate:
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red top or serum gel
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Additional Information:
1. Include dose time in comment section.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate 5 days/Frozen 45 Days/Ambient NO
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Chemistry -
Central Region: St. Joseph's Medical Center Lab
East Region: Deer River Hospital Lab, Northern Pines Lab, Sandstone Hospital Lab, SMDC Clinical Lab, St. Mary's Hospital - Superior Lab, Virginia Hospital Lab
West Region: Fargo Hospital Lab, Fosston Hospital Lab, Holy Trinity Hospital Lab, St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes Hospital Lab
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80143
Reference Values
A nomograph relating plasma drug concentration, time since ingestion and hepatotoxicity, is available from Micromedex, which can be found on the Source. Click on Other Tools/Calculator, Toxicity Nomograms, enter the information requested and the nomogram will be displayed. Or follow the link: Toxicity Nomogram >Antidote Dosing and Drug Nomograms> Toxicity Nomogram for calculator.