Acetaminophen Level

Test Code
ACETA


Alias/See Also
Tylenol


CPT Codes
80143

Preferred Specimen
Dark Green Lithium Heparin tube


Minimum Volume
Tube fill 3.5 mL


Instructions
Collect specimen in a Dark Green Lithium Heparin tube and refrigerate.
 


Transport Temperature
2-8 oC


Specimen Stability
7 days capped at 2-8 oC


Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay

Reference Range
Therapeutic: 10-30 ug/mL
Possible Toxicity: >100 ug/mL
Probable Toxicity: >200 ug/mL


Performing Laboratory
Marietta Memorial Hospital laboratory
Selby Hospital laboratory
Belpre Campus laboratory



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.