Acetaminophen

Supply #T05 - Red Top Tube (NO GEL) 10mL

Test Code: 201

CPT Code(s): 80329

Includes: Acetaminophen

Methodology: Immunoturbidimeteric, Enzymatic

Clinical Significance: Acetaminophen is an analgesic/anti-inflammatory agent that may be hepatotoxic when ingested in quatities exceeding 150mg/kg.

Additional names: Acet; Tylenol; Acetm

Collection Guide: 

Supply: T05 Red Top Tube (NO GEL) 10mL

Preferred Specimen: Serum

Preferred Volume: 2mL

Transport Container: Red Top Tube (NO GEL)

Transport Temperature: Refrigerated

Specimen Stability: Refrigerated: 2 days

Reject due: EDTA plasma is not acceptable; Specimens with hemolysis greather than 2+ will be rejected and should be recollected.

Special Instructions: Hemolyzed, icteric, and lipemic samples should not be used.

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