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LAB43 Acetaminophen level
Collection Information
Two specimens should be drawn about 4 hours apart to determine half-life.
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Venous | GrnLH-R | 0.1 | |
| Blood | Blood, Venous | GrnLHM-R | 0.1 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: N/ATransport Temperature: Refrigerated
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: 1 Day
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 1 Day
Refrigerate: 7 Days
Frozen: 6 Months
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| ACETAMINOPHEN | 3298-7 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
STAT 1 Hour
Routine 4 Hours
CPT Code(s)
LAB43 Acetaminophen level: 80143
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry
Performing Lab(s)
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital Laboratory (APD)
Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center Laboratory (MAH)
New London Hospital Laboratory (NLH)