Acetaminophen Lvl (ACE)

Department: Chemistry
Test Synonym(s): LAB43, ACE, Tylenol, Paracetamol, Acetaminophen Level
CPT Codes: 80329
Methodology: Enzymatic / color
Reference Range: Age:0-150 yrs: 10-30 mcg/ml
Tube Type: Dark green top (Sodium Heparin)
Specimen: Blood
Alternate Specimen: Red top (no gel)
Pediatric Requirements: 1 dark green microtainer
Volume: 5 mL blood
Minimum Volume: Blood - 1 mL, serum or plasma - 0.5 mL
Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability: Refrigerated:14 days, Frozen at -20 C for up to 45 days
Reasons for Rejection: Hemolysis, Lipemia, Improper collection, collected in SST tube, QNS, specimens with EDTA
Days Performed: Daily
Times Performed: Continuous
TAT: Stat: 1 hour, Routine: 2 hours
Special Instructions: SEND TO THE LAB IMMEDIATELY. Draw immediately before next dose. In overdose, draw more than 4 hours after ingestion.

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