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Acetaminophen, Plasma or Serum
MessageTest performed at NCMC for NLMC
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 Resources, Neonate Minimum Blood Volumes
Note: For neonate requirements see Resources, 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
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
Refer to the Chemistry Reference Range and Critical Results documents in the Resources file on the facility test directory page.
Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
