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HelpTest Code LAB43 Acetaminophen
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lithium Heparin (Green Top)
Acceptable: Serum (Red Top)
Specimen Volume: 1mL
Stability:
| Temperature | Time |
| Room Temp 18-28°C | 2 weeks |
| Refrigerated 2–8°C | 2 weeks |
| Frozen <-18°C | 45 days |
Additional Instructions
Collection Time After Administration:Level: 4 hours after dose
Overdose: repeat every 4 hours
Designate last dose date and time.
Therapeutic Range
Acetaminophen level: 10-30 mcg/mLToxic:
>150 mcg/ml, 4 hours post ingestion
>50 mcg/ml, 12 hours post ingestion
Synonyms
Tylenol, Chemistry
Department
Chemistry