| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry (AUTOMATED) |
| Test Name: |
ACETAMINOPHEN - (P)
Test Code:
ACTM
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| Clinical Information: |
Acetaminophen is a common drug used for its analgesic and antipyretic properties. Acute overdose or chronic excessive use can result in hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity. Acetaminophen testing is used to evaluate toxicity.
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| Collection Devices: |
Do not use separator gel.
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| Specimen Required: |
Plasma: 2.0 mL
Collect full tube(s) of blood to applicable fill line. Serum collected without gel is also acceptable. Stability 48 hours refrigerated, 4 weeks frozen |
| Referral: |
Samples must be transferred to an aliquot tube and stored frozen if analysis will not be complete within 48 hours (#110-10-05 Serum / Plasma Separation Procedure & Transport)
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
Therapeutic: 10-20 mg/L
Toxic: 4 h after ingestion >150 mg/L (mg/L = μg/mL) |
| Availability: |
Stat or Routine
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