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Acetaminophen Level

Message
Acetaminophen is a widely used analgesic and antipyretic found in a number of over-the-counter and prescription products.


Test Code
ACETM


Alias/See Also
Tylenol
LAB3000171


CPT Codes
80329

Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL serum collected in a gold serum seperator tube (SST)


Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum


Other Acceptable Specimens
2.0 mL serum collected in an orange rapid clot tube (RCT)


Instructions
Blood specimens should be separated and tested immediately after collection.


Specimen Stability
2 weeks when stored at 2-8oC
45 days when stored <-20oC


Methodology
Homogeneous enzyme immunoassay technique

Reference Range
Sex Age Reference Range
M/F 0 - 150 years None Detected

 


Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health



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.