Ordering Recommendation
Assess exposure to acetaminophen and monitor patient adherence to drug therapy.
Mnemonic
ACETA U
Methodology
Quantitative High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Varies
Reported
5-8 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Random urine.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 1 mL urine to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.3 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Room temperature or frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
80143
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2014522 | Acetaminophen Quantitative, Urine | 13622-6 |
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Aliases
Acetaminophen Quantitative, Urine
National Medical Services (NMS)