0090001
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Acetaminophen

ACET
Example Reports
Abnormal
Normal

Ordering Recommendation

Aid in the assessment of acetaminophen toxicity.

Methodology

Spectrophotometry

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Within 24 hours

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Plain red.

Specimen Preparation

Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

Plasma. Specimens collected in separator tubes, sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate, or sodium citrate anticoagulants.

Remarks
Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 45 days

Reference Interval

Test Number
 Components
 Reference Interval
  Acetaminophen 10-30 µg/mL

Interpretive Data

Acetaminophen concentrations greater than 150 µg/mL at 4 hours after ingestion and 40 µg/mL at 12 hours after ingestion are often associated with toxicity.

Acetaminophen levels drawn within 4-6 hours after IV administration of a standard loading dose of 150 mg/kg of N-acetyl cysteine may be falsely low due to interference with the assay.

Compliance Category

FDA

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

80143

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0090001 Acetaminophen 3298-7
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Aliases

  • Datril
  • Tylenol
  • Tylenol level
Acetaminophen