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Acetaminophen

Alternate Names
Tylenol, APAP
SoftLab Order Code
ACETM
Epic Order Name
ACETAMINOPHEN LEVEL
Epic Order ID
LAB43
Laboratory

All Hospitals

All Healthplexes

Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container

RST (Orange top - Rapid Serum Tube)

Orange top

Alternative Collection Container

SST -(Gold Top Serum Separator tube)

Red/Black Speckled top (Serum tube)

Microtainer (Neonates)

Collecting Volume
5.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.0 mL (MIcrotainer is acceptable for neonates)
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated 4 days
Causes for Rejection
QNS, Hemolysis, or the cells are not separated from the serum within 2 hours of collection.
Instructions

Preferred sample should be drawn at least 4 hours after drug ingestion to ensure drug has peaked. If time of ingestions is not known, draw 2 or more samples at intervals of 2-3 hours.

CPT Codes
80329
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