Acetaminophen, Plasma or Serum

Test Code

ACETAMINOPHEN LEVEL/ACETA - NOCO

CPT Codes
80329

Preferred Specimen

1 mL plasma from Green top (Lithium Heparin)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL
Note: For neonate requirements see Neonate Minimum Blood Volumes

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 mL serum from Serum Gel or Red Top

Instructions

Draw four hours after last dose.

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type	Temperature	Time
Plasma Li Hep	Ambient	24 Hours
Serum SST	Ambient	24 Hours
Red Top – Separated*	Ambient	24 Hours
Plasma Li Hep	Refrigerated	5 days
Serum SST	Refrigerated	5 days
Red Top – Separated*	Refrigerated	5 days

*Centrifuge and aliquot into a plastic vial.

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Gross hemolysis

Methodology
Enzymatic Bichromatic endpoint

Setup Schedule

Monday through Sunday; Continuously

Report Available

Same day

Reference Range

≤30µg/mL

Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
Mckee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
Summit View 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.