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ACETAMINOPHEN(WRJ)
MessageCHEMISTRY
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
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
