Acetaminophen Screen Serum
Order Name
ACETAM SC
Test Number: 4302050
Revision Date 04/26/2021
Test Number: 4302050
Revision Date 04/26/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Acetaminophen Screen Serum
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CEDIA | 3297-9 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin (Dark Green Top / No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator (Red Top, No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Stability: Ambient 24 hrs, Refrigerated 14 days, Frozen 45 days | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful for monitoring toxicity in overdose cases. |
| CPT Code(s) | 80307 |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |