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HelpOrder Code LAB1100 Acetaminophen, Serum
Additional Codes
|
Test Name in EPIC |
EPIC Test Code |
Mnemonic |
|
RV ACETAMINOPHEN |
LAB1100 |
ACET |
Useful For
Monitoring toxicity in overdose cases
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Plain, red-top tube (SST unacceptable)
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Pediatric (minimum) volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Stability |
| Serum | Ambient | 2 weeks |
| Refrigerated (preferred) | 2 weeks | |
| Frozen | 45 days |
Reference Values
- Therapeutic: 10-30 µg/mL
- Possible Toxicity: 150-200 µg/mL
- Probable Toxicity: >200 µg/mL
- Critical values (automatic call-back): >50 µg/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory
Two Twelve Medical Center Laboratory
Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center Laboratory
Ridgeview Le Sueur Medical Center Laboratory
Methodology
Colorimetric
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82003