Acetaminophen

Test Code: TD_3001
CPT Code(s): 80143

$79

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Tylenol level

Test Includes

Acetaminophen

Methodology

Fluorescence Polarization Immunoassay (FPIA)

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis

Reference Range(s)

10-20 UG/ML

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Plain Red Top Tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL Serum or Plasma

Sample Stability

2 weeks room temperature
2 weeks refrigerated
45 days frozen

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Collection Instructions

Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Room temperature.

Alternative Specimen

1 mL Heparin Green Top Plasma. Centrifuge sample and separate plasma from cells immediately. Transfer plasma to a plastic transport tube. Clearly label tube as heparin plasma. Room temperature.