ACETAMINOPHEN
Name: ACETAMINOPHEN
Mnemonic: ACET
Container: Plasma Separator
Alternative Container: Serum, Serum Separator
Methodology: Homogeneous enzyme immunoassay
Reported: Routine 4 hr, STAT 1hr
CPT: 82003
Department: Main Lab
Preferred Volume: 1.0 ml heparinized plasma or serum
Minimum Volume: 0.5 ml
Stability: 24 hours room temperature; 7 days refrigerated; 6 months frozen
Performed: DAILY
Units: mcg/ml
Reference Range: Therapeutic: 10.-30.0 mcg/mL
Neonate Reference Range: N/A
Note: TOXIC LEVELS: >300 mcg/mL AT 4HOURS
>50 mcg/mL AT 12 HOURS