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HelpTest Code LAB43 Acetaminophen Level
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center / Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital
Ordering Recommendations
Monitoring toxicity in overdose cases.
Collect
Serum or Plasma
Collection Device
Gold Top Tube, Green Top Tube
Collection Instructions
Overdose: Sample should be drawn at least 4 hours post-ingestion.
Specimen Preparation
Samples should be spun within 2 hours of collection.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
|
Room Temp |
8 Hours |
| Refrigerated | 48 Hours |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temp or Refrigerated
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Minimum Requirements
0.5 mL
Remarks
TURN AROUND TIME
|
STAT |
1 Hour |
| Routine | 8 Hours |
Synonyms
Tylenol
Excederin
Methodology
Turbidimetric Inhibiton Immunoassay
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
6/19/2025
7/3/25 AP