ACETAMINOPHEN(WRJ)

Message
CHEMISTRY


Test Code
ACETA


Alias/See Also
TYLENOL LEVEL


Preferred Specimen
SERUM RED TOP TUBE


Patient Preparation
INCLUDE LAST KNOW DOSE IF AVAILABLE. REPORT IN COMMENT: LD DATE/TIME___________

Minimum Volume
2 ML


Instructions
DRAW 1 RED TOP TUBE, LET CLOT, SPIN AND SEPARATE SERUM. TRANSFER SERUM TO PLASTIC TRANSPORT TUBE. SEND TO LAB ASAP, OR REFRIGERATED. QUESTION FOR LAST KNOW DOSE OF TYLENOL, record on Tube as LD:Date/time and in the comment AREA IN CPRS.


Transport Container
PLASTIC TRANSFER TUBE


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 14 days. Separate if not tested within this time.
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 45 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unlabeled sample, improper temperature during transport. Wrong sample collection. Collected in a gel tube.


Methodology
EIA

Setup Schedule
DAILY-AS SOON AS POSSIBLE


Report Available
DAILY


Reference Range
10 - 20 ug/mL


Clinical Significance
Toxic when > 20 ug/mL at 4 hour post dose.


Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- CHEMISTRY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5518, 5519



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