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Acetaminophen, Serum

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
ACTEM


CPT Codes
82003

Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL Serum


Instructions
Spin down. Do not draw earlier than 4 hours after ingestion.
 


Transport Container
Red Top Tube (no gel)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
2 weeks refrigerated once removed from cells
45 days frozen once removed from cells


Methodology

Colorimetric



Reference Range
Therapeutic values: 10-30 ug/ml
Alarm values: >200 µg/mL


Clinical Significance
Useful for the measurement of acetaminophen. Results are used in the diagnosis and treatment of acetaminophen overdose.



Last Updated: June 28, 2018


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.