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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