ACETAMINOPHEN
| Synonyms: | Tylenol |
| Computer Code: | (ACET) |
| Specimen Collection: | Red Top Tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot. centrifuge for 20 minutes, remove serum and refrigerate. |
| Reference Values: | Therapeutic: 10-30 mg/L. Toxic: Greater then 150 mg/L at 4 hours after ingestion or half life of greater than 4 hours. Critical: greater than or equal to 50 mg/L. |
| Lab Code: | Chemistry |
| Requisition: | TOXI |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 2 hrs |
| Stat TAT: | 60 min |
| CPT Code(s): | 80307 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |