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HelpTest Code ACET Acetaminophen Level
Additional Codes
| EPIC | LAB4000 |
Synonyms
- Tylenol
- Paracetamol
- Excedrin
- Datril
- Anacin-3
Clinical Significance
Acetaminophen (paracetamol) is a common drug which is used as an analgesic and an antipyretic agent. Excessive doses of acetaminophen can have toxic effects with the most common being hepatotoxicity. The drug may also cause acute tubular necrosis, pancreatitits, and myocardial necrosis.
Source: Beckman Coulter Unicel, Acetaminophen IFU. REF #472169 4/22/15
Methodology
Particle ehhanced turbidimetric inhibition immunoassay (Beckman Coulter UniCel DxC 660i)
Sample Type
| Preferred Sample Type | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Green Top - Plasma | ||||
| Acceptable Sample Type(s) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Green Top - Plasma | ||||
| Yellow Top - Serum | ||||
| Red Top - Serum | ||||
Centrifuge: Yes
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Ambient (18-25°C) | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) (store) | 48 hours |
| Frozen (-15 to -20°C) | 1 month |
Separate plasma/serum from cells within 2 hours.
Reference Ranges
| Therapeutic Range |
|---|
| 10 - 30 ug/mL |
| Critical Value |
|---|
| >30 ug/mL |
| Technical Range |
|---|
| 10 - 300 ug/mL |
Rejection Criteria
| Hemolysis | N/A |
|---|---|
| Icteric | N/A |
| Lipemia | 3+ ultracentrifuge |
Availability
| Performed | STAT |
|---|---|
| 24/7 | Yes |
Performing Laboratory
MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory
Lab Department
Chemistry
CPT Code
80143
LOINC
3298-7 Acetaminophen [Mass/Vol]