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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 Calculators, Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) Toxicity Assessment (Revised 2023) New!, and then enter the information requested and the nomogram results will be displayed. Or follow the link: Toxicity Nomogram