Acetaminophen Level

Test Code
ATO


CPT Codes
80324

Preferred Specimen
Lithium Heparin Plasma Separator (Light Green) Tube


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: Not acceptable
Frozen: 7 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis, Icterus, Lipemia, and refrigerated samples


Reference Range
10.0 - 30.0 ug/mL


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Laboratory



Last Updated: April 8, 2025


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.