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Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Test Code
ACETA


Preferred Specimen
Serum, 0.5 mL minimum


Instructions
Peak level: 4 hours post ingestion; 1 hour post dose for absorption study
Spin within 2 hours of collection.


Transport Container
SST tube


Transport Temperature
Specimen stable for 8 hours at room temp., refrigerate if not assayed within 8 hours.


Reference Range
See report for normal ranges. Critical Value: >50 ug/mL


Clinical Significance
Proper management of acetaminophen overdoses requires early monitoring of serum levels to prevent hepatic necrosis, which is not clinically evident until twelve hours after ingestion.




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