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HelpTest Code LAB1100 Acetaminophen, Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
| 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
| Minnesota | North Dakota | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Ada Hospital | Fargo Hospital | St. Mary's Hospital - Superior |
| Deer River Hospital | ||
| Fosston Hospital | ||
| Holy Trinity Hospital (Graceville) | ||
| Moose Lake Hospital | ||
| Northern Pines (Aurora) | ||
| Sandstone Hospital | ||
| SMDC Clinical Lab (Duluth) | ||
| St. Joseph's Medical Center (Brainerd) | ||
| St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes Hospital | ||
| Virginia Hospital |
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.