Test Code LAB43 Acetaminophen Level
Specimen Requirement
1 mL serum or Lithium Heparin plasma, SST and PST are acceptable.
- 1 light green or dark green tube complete filled
- 1 red or gold tube
Avoid hemolyzed or lipemic samples.
Specimen Stability
14 days at 2-8° C
45 days at -20° C
Testing Schedule
Daily
Reference Range
Normal: Negative
Therapeutic: 10-30 ug/mL
Toxic: >200 ug/mL
Testing Department
Chemistry
Method
Enzymatic/Colorimetric
CPT Code
80307
Outpatient Turnaround Time
24 hours after receipt
Inpatient STAT Turnaround Time
45 minutes after receipt
Inpatient Routine Turnaround Time
4 hours after receipt